London Doctor’s Practice Says ‘False Alarm’ On Coronavirus

(Bloomberg) -- Islington’s Ritchie Street Neighbour Health Centre says a previous announcement that the practice was closed due to coronavirus was a ‘false alarm’, when contacted by Bloomberg.

• Practice says a patient who thought he had coronavirus came in, but NHS England confirmed it is a false alarm
• Practice had posted a notice on its website saying it would be closed until Feb. 14
• Islington council said they were currently not aware of the matter, via phone to Bloomberg

--With assistance from Suzi Ring.

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