Coventry resident being treated for coronavirus at University Hospital

The case has been confirmed by Public Health England



A Coventry resident has tested positive for coronavirus COVID-19.

Public Health England West Midlands has confirmed that a resident is receiving treatment after contracting the virus.

No information has been released about the patient but they are being treated at the University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire.

It has been stressed that Public Health England is working closely with NHS colleagues and Coventry City Council to manage the situation and help reduce the risk of further cases.

That includes making contact with those who have had "close contact" with the patient.

In a joint statement issued this afternoon,Sue Ibbotson, centre director, Public Health England West Midlands, said:“Public Health England is contacting people who had close contact with one of the latest confirmed cases of COVID-19 who is a resident of Coventry.

“Close contacts will be given health advice about symptoms and emergency contact details to use if they become unwell in the 14 days after contact with the confirmed case.

"This tried and tested method will ensure we are able to minimise any risk to them and the wider public.”

Efforts are being taken to ensure people are protected said Liz Gaulton, director of Public Health for Coventry City Council.

“I’d like to reassure people that the risk to the general public remains low and the local authority is working with health colleagues to do everything we can to stop the virus spreading and ensure the people of Coventry are protected.

“Good hygiene is the best prevention and there are some simple steps you can take to protect you and your family by washing your hands regularly and thoroughly and if you cough, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue.

“If you have recently been to one of the affected areas and are feeling unwell, you should phone the NHS 111 helpline for further advice straight away – please don’t go to your doctor or a hospital," Liz Gaulton added.

Dumbasses!

The very worst place they could treat a case is in a general hospital, it will just spread to all the other patients the same way norovirus did.

Dumbasses!

The very worst place they could treat a case is in a general hospital, it will just spread to all the other patients the same way norovirus did.

Is nt that what they want for it to spread more here as they have nt stopped movement here nor testing any one coming in the country at the air ports . I thought we were suppose to be treated at home.

My older sister has cancelled her hospital appointment because of this virus .

My older sister has cancelled her hospital appointment because of this virus .

I don't blame her Melisandre, I'll also be avoiding hospitals, doctor's surgeries, waiting rooms, etc.

Dumbasses!

The very worst place they could treat a case is in a general hospital, it will just spread to all the other patients the same way norovirus did.

All hospitals have isolation rooms where patients are barrier nursed, and most likely they have set up an isolation ward to receive sufferers from the coronavirus.
Barrier nursing is when staff and nursed enter the patients room gowned up and wearing a mask, and gloves, and on leaving the patients room, the nurse takes off their gown, mask and gloves and place them in a red plastic bag that is then incinerated. That is how I remember it.
When the patient has been discharged or has died, the room then gets deep cleaned and I dare say the mattresses have to be destroyed too. We used to clean down beds and mattresses with Hibiscrub, every time a patient vacated their beds, and that even with patients who did not have an infectious disease. Anything deemed infections was put in a red bag and incinerated. I'm pretty sure the same procedures are still in practise these days.