Radio 4 host in self isolation after trip
Radio 4’s Nick Robinson is in self-isolation at home for two days after returning from a trip abroad.
The BBC presenter said it comes after a “routine precautionary check on doctors’ advice” following a holiday in Vietnam and Cambodia.
The56-year-oldalsothanked the NHS for their efforts to “keep us safe from coronavirus”. He tweeted: “Two days self isolation at home. What to watch/read ? The Irishman? United beating Watford ? Democratic debate ? Any other thoughts. Need light relief after reading brilliant but harrowing books about. Vietnam War & Killing Fields.
“Thoughts go to all those on NHS frontline working to keep us safe from coronavirus. Thanks to staff at @ Whithealth who tested me last night on return from great holiday in Vietnam & Cambodia. Routine precautionary check on doctors advice. Hope for all clear within 48 hours.”
Whittington Health NHS Trust replied: “Hi Nick, thank you for your support. Hope you get the all clear as soon as possible.”
Up to 80 per cent of the UK population could become infected with coronavirus in a “worst-case scenario”, a new document suggests.
The paper, from the National Security Communications Team, which advises ministers, says the government is planning for a wide range of scenarios, including the reasonable worst case.
Channel 4 news presenter Jon Snow on Tuesday night announced he would be in precautionary self-isolation for two weeks after visiting Iran to cover the country’s election.
Snow, who said he did not have any symptoms of the virus, told Channel 4 News by videolink from home: “I woke up this morning feeling rather tired, but that was from the trip. But we weren’t actually anywhere near where the main virus outbreak has occurred.”
His producer and cameraman are also self-isolating after the trip to Iran.
According to the latest World Health Organisation report, there were 16 confirmed cases in Vietnam and one in Cambodia.
“For the UK, this could involve up to 80 per cent of the population being infected,” the paper says. “However, not all of these people will experience symptoms and the vast majority of cases will be mild disease.
“This is based on the currently available scientific evidence.”