A nurse demonstrating a coronavirus testing pod
FOR anyone catching up on Tuesday's news of a confirmed coronavirus case in County Durham, here are the key facts so far:
- UPDATE: Coronavirus case is County Durham NOT Darlington: health bosses apologise for admin error
- One person in County Durham has tested positive for COVID-19.
- The affected person did not attend Darlington Memorial Hospital and has self-isolated.
- They initially telephoned NHS 111 after displaying some of the symptoms and were advised to attend coronavirus testing 'pod' in Darlington, where they were diagnosed.
- The patient is a resident of County Durham.
- Close contacts are now being given health advice about symptoms.
- Darlington FC has said it is too soon to say if there will be any impact on forthcoming fixtures.
- A special meeting of senior Darlington Borough councillors will be held on Thursday.
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