BBC Radio 4 presenter Nick Robinson has said he is in self-isolation at home over fears of contracting deadly coronavirus after returning from a trip abroad.
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."
Nick's admission comes after Channel 4's Jon Snow also announced he was self-isolating having flown home from Iran this week.
Iran has had one of the biggest outbreaks outside of mainland China, with 19 confirmed deaths to date.
The veteran broadcaster - who has been the face of Channel 4 News since 1989 - has enforced his own quarantine following his recent stint in the Middle East.
In a piece to camera, Jon shared how he was feeling while being contained in the four walls of his north London flat
The journalist confessed the enormity of spending the time by himself for the next 14 days hasn't hit him yet.
"I'm in self isolation having been to Iran for past four or five days. I'm not meant to congregate with any people. I'm sitting at home. For two weeks," he told viewers last night.
"I actually feel rather tired but that was from the trip. We weren't actually near any of the main virus occurred. Well to be actually honesty, the enormity of prospect of 14 days hasn't hit me.
"Doing things to catch up with. Not had time to work how I'm in fact going to handle this. I'm not very good with my own company.
"It's why I like working for Channel 4 News, it's a big, mostly happy team. Maybe if you call me again in 14 days, you'll have a head case on your hands," Jon added.
He confirmed that neither he nor his team have been showing any signs of the disease.
UK authorities have been advising anyone travelling from Iran to self-isolate for 14 days, even if they aren't showing symptoms.
The killer virus - for which there is still no vaccine or cure - has hit the UK, Germany and France in recent weeks, with multiple cases confirmed.
Italy has seen a terrifying surge of the virus spreading in the wake of the outbreak.
And a hotel in Tenerife is currently in lockdown after an Italian doctor tested positive for the viral infection.
The H10 Costa Adeje Palace has been quarantined with guests not allowed to enter or leave the building.
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Holidaymakers, including a number of British tourists, may have to stay in isolation for up to a fortnight before they are allowed home.
