East of England Ambulance paramedic tests positive for coronavirus

The trust covers a large number of counties, including Cambridgeshire. The paramedic in question lives in Hertfordshire.

An NHS Spokesperson said: “The Chief Medical Officer today confirmed a further case of COVID-19 who is a resident of Hertfordshire and a paramedic with the East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST).

“There are well established procedures that are being followed in a case such as this and the NHS and Public Health England are taking all necessary steps to manage the situation.”

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