A patient in Harpenden has tested positive for coronavirus.

Davenport House Surgery in Harpenden has confirmed that a patient who attended an appointment at the surgery on February 26, has since been diagnosed with COVID-19

The surgery on Bowers Way said that all other patients who were in the surgery during this time have been contacted.

In a statement released, the surgery said: "Following Public Health guidelines, the surgery has been deep cleaned and there is no risk to patients.

"We are working closely with the CCG and Public Health England to ensure patient safety."

The surgery is continuing to operate as normal after the deep clean.

Dr David Edwards, a consultant in health protection from Public Health East, previously said:"We're working closely with NHS colleagues in that area as well as Hertfordshire County Council to manage the situation and help reduce the risk of further cases.

"Close contacts will be given health advice about symptoms and emergency contact details to use if they become unwell in the 14 days after contact with the confirmed case.

"This tried and tested method will ensure we are able to minimise any risk to them and the wider public."

Hertfordshire County Council’s director of public health, Jim McManus, added: "These new cases of coronavirus are nothing unexpected. We fully anticipate an increase in mnumbers which is why our services have planned for, and are ready for this situation.

"Current evidence indicates that most cases appear to be mild, with patients experiencing flu-like symptoms.

"Older residents or those with weakened immune systems or long-term conditions may experience more severe symptoms, which is why it is important to help protect ourselves and each other.

“Following Government guidance to take basic hygiene precautions remains the best way of significantly reducing the chances of spreading any virus: sneeze or cough into a tissue, bin it, wash your hands frequently and don’t touch your face unless you’ve just washed your hands. We should do this all day every day as we should for flu.

"Good regular cleaning with normal detergent of surfaces people touch reguarly or may cough onto, like door handles and lift buttons, is also sensible.

"People should log onto https://gov.uk/coronavirus for the latest advice and information."

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