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8.15am GMT
It is “highly likely” that there will be cases of the virus in the UK, according to Professor Paul Cosford, Medical Director for Public Health England, which has tested 14 people so far.
8.05am GMT
It was confirmed last night that two people diagnosed with flu were being tested for the virus in Scotland, where three others are also being tested on a precautionary basis.
At least three of the patients are believed to be Chinese nationals.