Julia Burrows said: “We’re awaiting confirmation about a presumed positive case of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) in Barnsley.

“First, we send our best wishes to the individual and their family as they await the final laboratory results.

“I want to reassure people that anyone who has been in close contact with that individual will be contacted by Public Health England.

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A patient is being tested for coronavirus in Barnsley. (Photo by Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

“I would also like to reassure people that we are working closely with our health partners and arrangements are in place to manage the situation.

“For the rest of our residents, it’s really important to emphasise that the risk is low, and they should continue to go about their daily lives as normal.”