Hunt for 480 Wuhan travellers 'LOST' in Britain: Officials scramble to trace visitors from China's coronavirus epicentre - as government launches public information blitz to stem spread
Officials try to trace 480 travellers who arrived within the country nine days ago from Chinese city Wuhan
The UK government launched ad campaign telling people the way to stop the spread of the killer virus
A man within the Philippines was this morning the primary person outside China to die during the deadly outbreak
As of Sunday morning, the general price has risen above 300 and confirmed cases has passed 14,000
A hunt is underway to seek out many people that flew frm coronavirus-hit Wuhan to Britain who are unaccounted for.
Officials try to trace 480 travellers who arrived within the country nine days ago from the town in China.
It comes because the UK government launched an enormous ad campaign telling people the way to stop the spread of the killer virus.
A man within the Philippines was this morning the primary person outside China to die from the outbreak, while the general price has risen above 300 and confirmed cases passed 14,000.
And 83 Britons spent a second night in quarantine and efforts still get others out of Wuhan.
A 'small number' of UK nationals are set to hitch the handfuls at Arrowe Park Hospital in Merseyside on Sunday after travelling from China on alternative flights.
The ministry and Department of Health declined to verify this.
A University of York student and their relative remain the sole two confirmed UK cases with an epidemic that has killed quite 250 people in China.
From Sunday, advertisements advising people to use tissues when sneezing or coughing and wash their hands regularly will appear in newspapers, on the radio and on social media.
The ads also will target publications and forums known to be read by Chinese nationals within the UK, the Department of Health said.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said UK medics are working 'round the clock' to stop the spread of the illness, but added the overall public can do its bit.
He said: 'Basic hygiene like washing our hands regularly and using tissues once we cough and sneeze can play a crucial role in minimising the spread of viruses like this.'
The ministry , which has withdrawn some staff from China and closed British Consulate-General in Wuhan, said it's continuing to figure with EU countries to feature remaining Britons to any rescue flights they'll charter back from Wuhan.
One British man within the city said he had been offered an area on a French evacuation flight, but told of his fears of being left stranded within the city after deciding he couldn't leave his nurse wife behind when she couldn't get the day off work.
Latest government advice on avoiding the deadly virus:
Transport
You should not use public transport or taxis until 14 days after your return from Wuhan or Hubei Province (or elsewhere in China if you have symptoms).
Getting food and medicine
We recommend that you stay at home for 14 days after arriving from Wuhan or Hubei Province (or elsewhere in China if you have symptoms), and avoid public places. Where possible, contact a friend, family member or delivery services to carry out errands on your behalf.
Taking children to school
We recommend that you stay at home for 14 days after arriving from Wuhan or Hubei Province (or elsewhere in China if you have symptoms), and avoid public places. Where possible, contact a friend or family member to take your children to school.
Why the advice has changed
This is an evolving situation and the advice has changed based on emerging information from China about the number of cases and spread of the infection from person to person.
This is a highly precautionary measure to limit the potential spread of infection.
If you develop symptoms and have returned from mainland China
If you develop a fever, cough or shortness of breath, you should continue to follow the advice above. Please do not leave your home and call NHS 111 immediately.
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