Oliver Dowden says he is staying at home after a family member developed coronavirus-type symptoms.
The newly-appointed Culture Secretary and Hertsmere MP said on Twitter he will be staying at home in line with Government advice.
Mr Dowden said on Twitter today: "A member of my family currently has #covid19uk symptoms so in line with government advice I will be remaining at home.
"I'm feeling fine and will of course be working on @DCMS priorities in these very challenging times, and continuing to support my constituents in Hertsmere."
A member of my family currently has #covidー19uk symptoms so in line with government advice I will be remaining at home.
— Oliver Dowden (@OliverDowden) March 17, 2020
I’m feeling fine and will of course be working on @DCMS priorities in these very challenging times, and continuing to support my constituents in Hertsmere https://t.co/H9oeGduop0
As of 9am March 16, there are 29 cases of Covid-19 in Hertfordshire according to Public Health England.
This is down from 32 cases yesterday - Public Health England has confirmed to this newspaper it is investigating the decrease.
During a press conference yesterday, the Prime Minister urged people to avoid pubs, clubs, theatres and social venues, but no legislation has been passed to enforce these venues to lockdown.
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