West Sussex firefighter self isolating amid coronavirus fears
A WEST Sussex firefighter who has recently returned from abroad is self-isolating as a precaution after feeling unwell.
The firefighter is currently being assessed by healthcare professionals amid coronavirus fears.
A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: ‘ As a precautionary measure, a firefighter who had recently returned from abroad has self-isolated due to feeling unwell.’
The spokesman added: ‘WSFRS is following Public Health England guidance.
‘ The fire station remains fully operational.’
There have so far been three cases of coronavirus in West Sussex.
Public Health England confirmed there are now 10 cases in Hampshire.