Two British Airways staff members have tested positive for the deadly coronavirus, just as the Department of Health confirmed the number of cases has risen to 163.
As per government advice, both individuals have been told to self isolate at home, the BBC reports. British Airways confirmed the staff members tested "positive for COVID-10" and are recovering at home.
It is understood the staff members are baggage handlers. A British Airways spokesman said: "Public Health England has confirmed that two members of our staff have tested positive for the Covid-19 virus. "The colleagues have been isolated and are recovering at home." This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated.
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