Patient tested for deadly conorovirus in Glasgow
A patient is being tested in a Glasgow hospital for the deadly coronavirus.
The virus has killed 17 people in China and around 500 have been confirmed with the virus.
It is understood a small number of patients are being tested in Scotland after they were showing symptoms.
It is believed they have travelled from China to Scotland.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said the Scottish Government is dealing with inquiries relating to the virus.
A statement is expected later today.
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