UK coronavirus cases rise to 19 as fears of global crisis grow

Boris Johnson to chair emergency Cobra meeting after first patient reported in WalesCoronavirus - live updatesThe number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK has increased in the past 24 hours to 19, including the first reported in Wales, as it was announced Boris Johnson is to chair a meeting of the emergency Cobra committee.The three cases confirmed on Friday came within a day of three other positive tests for the Covid-19 virus, including the first case in Northern Ireland.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 28, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Matthew Weaver Tags: Coronavirus outbreak Infectious diseases Medical research Microbiology Science UK news Wales Source Type: news