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A Somerset GP has been closed due to a suspected coronavirus outbreak.

French Weir Health Centre in Taunton has been shut down today (February 13) by Public Health England.

A doctor at the surgery has said the facility is undergoing a deep clean of all surfaces.

A spokesman for the surgery said: "We have been closed down by Public Health England due to a suspected outbreak of coronavirus."

Update: The surgery re-opened at around 11.30am today following a deep clean

Speaking to the Somerset County Gazette, Dr Mike Smart said: "We have had a possible case of coronavirus.

"We have been advised by Public Health England and have temporarily closed the practice following their advice.

"We are still helping patients via phone calls.

"We have had a deep clean of all the possible infection areas, but at this stage coronavirus has not been confirmed."

UPDATE - Patient speaks out after four days in self-isolation waiting for virus test results

The adjacent pharmacy is unaffected.

The surgery posted on its Facebook page: "The surgery is currently closed for infection control reasons.

"We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.

"Please call us on 01823 331381 for any urgent problems."