Liberty X singer Michelle Heaton has self isolated herself and her family after a neighbour tested positive for coronavirus.
Despite not showing any symptoms, Michelle is taking extra precautions after falling ill in Bali and concern for her son AJ, who has a weakened immune system after suffering a bout of meningitis.
Appearing on Lorraine this morning live from her home, the star spoke to ITV's resident health expert Dr Hilary about why she has chosen to self isolate, the Liverpool Echo reports.
Michelle said: "For me, I feel a little bit confused about the information we've been given."
Dr Hilary said: "I completely understand your need to protect your children."
The doctor explained that as the "indirect contact" Michelle had with the affected neighbour was about 12 days ago, healthcare professionals "say 14 days" in order to exercise caution.
He went on to say: "If you self isolate now, we're going to see more cases in the wider public as the weeks go by, I'm afraid" and added people would be confused as to whether to self isolate again after coming out of isolation.
The doctor also said "the vast majority of coughs and colds are nothing to do with coronavirus" and added "sneezes and snuffles are rarely coronavirus."
He said a common indicator of the virus is a dry cough.
Michelle said she currently does not have any symptoms of the global illness.
The singer added: "I just got back from Bali and I was really ill" and speculated, "I may have already had it... you just don't know."
319 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the UK, as of 9am yesterday (Monday, March 9 ). This is up from 273 at the same time on Sunday. Five people have died in British hospitals.
For the latest guidance and information on coronavirus, head to the gov.uk website .
Lorraine airs weekdays from 9am on ITV.
