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Multiple positive coronavirus cases have been confirmed at a West London hospital.

According to a letter being handed out to patients and visitors at Northwick Park Hospital in Harrow , more than one patient is being treated for the deadly virus there.

This comes as the total number of cases in the UK has leapt to 115 and the infection claimed its first victim.

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In the letter, Medical Director Martin Kuper said: "Here at Northwick Park Hospital we are currently treating patients with a respiratory illness known as novel coronavirus or Covid-19.

"Northwick Park Hospital is one of a group of hospitals chosen to care for coronavirus patients. We have experienced doctors, nurses and other staff in the country, capable of dealing with this illness.

"While this is a new coronavirus, our doctors have extensive experience of treating infectious diseases - many of which are treated without the level of public interest this has received.

"We also have appropriate facilities designed to provide the best care for patients who have the virus whilst keeping everyone else being treated at Northwick Park Hospital safe."

An employee at the hospital, who wants to remain anonymous, told MyLondon a patient is being treated at the emergency department.

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