Coronavirus: East of England Ambulance paramedic diagnosed
Published: 13:42, 12 March 2020
| Updated: 13:42, 12 March 2020
A paramedic with the East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) has tested postive for coronavirus.
The paramedic lives in Hertfordshire and the case was confirmed by the Chief Medical Officer.
An NHS spokesman said: “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.”
There have been 32 confirmed cases in the East of England with one in Suffolk.