The Foreign Office has this evening warned Brits against “all but essential travel” to mainland China in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.
The updated advice comes after the outbreak which has caused more than 100 deaths.
“The FCO advise against all but essential travel to the rest of mainland China (not including Hong Kong and Macao).
There have been no confirmed cases in the UK so far.
The FCO is arranging to evacuate Britons from Hubei province, where the virus was first detected.
Those in Wuhan and the surrounding areas have been urged to contact the British consulate before 11:00 on Wednesday if they wish to leave.
