Transport for London worker tests positive for the killer coronavirus as UK's infection toll reaches 280
The worker was based at the organisation's headquarters in Blackfriars
It comes after two more people were diagnosed this morning in Wales
Britain's total number of cases now sits at 280, a surge of 74 since Saturday
A Transport for London worker has tested positive for the killer coronavirus because the number of patients within the UK today jumped to 280.
The unidentified worker was based at the organisation's headquarters in Blackfriars. Cleaners disinfected the employee's office.
It comes after two more people were diagnosed this morning in Wales after they got infected in Italy, taking the country's total to 6 .
Britain's total number of cases now sits at 280, a surge of 74 since Saturday amid fears the crisis is rapidly approaching its peak.
The killer virus yesterday claimed its third life in Britain, a person in his 60s who was hospitalised in Manchester.
With case numbers continuing to swell, Boris Johnson today called an emergency COBRA meeting to debate how best to tackle the deadly outbreak.
Government ministers will decide whether to maneuver into the delay phase of the Prime Minister's coronavirus 'battle plan'.
It could see drastic public health measures including shutting schools, banning large public events and inspiring people to figure from home.
A Transport for London worker tested positive for the killer coronavirus, it had been revealed today. They worked at the organisation's headquarters in Palestra House, Blackfriars (pictured)
A Transport for London worker has tested positive for the killer coronavirus. As fears continued to grip the united kingdom , travellers were today pictured wearing face masks on the London Underground
Almost 300 people within the UK have now been diagnosed with the coronavirus five weeks after the primary two patients – a mother and son in York – were confirmed on January 31
A TfL spokesperson said: 'We are working closely with Public Health England and are following their advice after a member of staff tested positive for COVID-19.
'We are taking all necessary precautions and a deep clean has taken place within the building employed by the staffer .'
The worker was based at the organisation's headquarters in Blackfriars
It comes after two more people were diagnosed this morning in Wales
Britain's total number of cases now sits at 280, a surge of 74 since Saturday
A Transport for London worker has tested positive for the killer coronavirus because the number of patients within the UK today jumped to 280.
The unidentified worker was based at the organisation's headquarters in Blackfriars. Cleaners disinfected the employee's office.
It comes after two more people were diagnosed this morning in Wales after they got infected in Italy, taking the country's total to 6 .
Britain's total number of cases now sits at 280, a surge of 74 since Saturday amid fears the crisis is rapidly approaching its peak.
The killer virus yesterday claimed its third life in Britain, a person in his 60s who was hospitalised in Manchester.
With case numbers continuing to swell, Boris Johnson today called an emergency COBRA meeting to debate how best to tackle the deadly outbreak.
Government ministers will decide whether to maneuver into the delay phase of the Prime Minister's coronavirus 'battle plan'.
It could see drastic public health measures including shutting schools, banning large public events and inspiring people to figure from home.
A Transport for London worker tested positive for the killer coronavirus, it had been revealed today. They worked at the organisation's headquarters in Palestra House, Blackfriars (pictured)
A Transport for London worker has tested positive for the killer coronavirus. As fears continued to grip the united kingdom , travellers were today pictured wearing face masks on the London Underground
Almost 300 people within the UK have now been diagnosed with the coronavirus five weeks after the primary two patients – a mother and son in York – were confirmed on January 31
A TfL spokesperson said: 'We are working closely with Public Health England and are following their advice after a member of staff tested positive for COVID-19.
'We are taking all necessary precautions and a deep clean has taken place within the building employed by the staffer .'
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