A GP surgery near Ellesmere Port has had to close suddenly after a suspected case of coronavirus.
The news was broken to patients of the practice on its Facebook page.
Patients told the ECHO they had been turned away at the door when turning up for scheduled appointments this morning.
The statement from Great Sutton Medical Centre in Old Chester Road, Great Sutton which was suppose to be open from 8am to 6.30pm today states: "The surgery is closed until further notice as a precautionary measure following a suspected case of coronavirus ."
Patients turned away included Charl Gelder who told the ECHO she was refused access by staff waiting at the door just after 10.30am.
She said "I went there for a appointment and got turned away the door as there's a suspected case of the coronavirus ."
Ironically callers to the medical centre's phone number are played a recorded message urging people displaying symptoms of the coronavirus to stay away and "self isolate".
The development comes as three more people have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK.
This now means the total number of cases in England to 17 and the UK to 19 , England's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said.
The first case of coronavirus in Wales has been confirmed by the Welsh government
Wales' chief medical officer Dr Frank Atherton said: "I can confirm that one patient in Wales has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
"All appropriate measures to provide care for the individual and to reduce the risk of transmission to others are being taken.
Typical symptoms
A coronavirus is a type of virus. As a group, coronaviruses are common across the world.
Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties.
In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.
Generally, coronavirus can cause more severe symptoms in people with weakened immune systems, older people, and those with long-term conditions like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease.
Standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly cooking meat and eggs.
Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing.
