Latest UK case of deadly Sars-like virus shows it CAN spread between people as relative of sufferer falls ill

New patient is a relative of the sufferer who was confirmed to have Sars-like virus on Monday
Six hospital staff came into contact with the patient but have not displayed any symptoms so far
Original patient had recently travelled to Middle East 
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They were initially given care in a single room on a ward, where stringent infection controls were put in place, and was allowed a limited number of visitors wearing masks and gowns.

Their condition deteriorated on Sunday and they were moved to an isolation room in critical care, where they are now described as 'stable'.
A hospital spokeswoman said: 'The patient did not come into direct contact with any other patient.
'All staff treating the patient complied with relevant infection control policies, wearing masks, gowns and gloves.'
They added that the patient was an existing out-patient 'undergoing treatment for a long-term complex and unrelated health condition' which means they have a weakened immune system, making them susceptible to infections.
The hospital spokeswoman added six hospital staff who had come into close contact with the patient were being monitored but had not displayed any symptoms so far...



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