Addenbrooke’s Hospital confirms coronavirus case

The Cambridge Hospital, which a large number of patients from Peterborough visit, reported a ‘likely case’ earlier today. Now they have confirmed a positive result for the virus.

A ‘contact tracing’ exercise is now under way to trace other staff who might have had close (face to face) contact with the patient.

Close contacts to the patient concerned will be given health advice about symptoms and emergency contact details to use if they become unwell in the 14 days after they had contact with the likely case. This well-tested method will ensure that any risk to them is minimised and the wider public is protected.

Based on current evidence, COVID-19 presents with flu-like symptoms including a fever, a cough, or breathing difficulty.

Medical director, Dr Ashley Shaw, said: “It is very important to protect yourself by following the well-publicised guidance for hand-washing. Please also be scrupulous with your hygiene and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth and use and then bin tissues if you cough or sneeze. These are the best steps that you can take that will help to reduce the spread of COVID-19.”

He added: “Patients with appointments or who need to attend for urgent or emergency care should still come to hospital.

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