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The coach company who transported the 83 coronavirus quarantined passengers have now revealed why their bus drivers were not wearing any protective gear.

Members of the public were left confused and concerned when pictures of the Horseman Coaches drivers wearing just their normal uniforms emerged on Friday morning, January 31.

The drivers were making the trip to Arrow Park in Wirral, Liverpool, from Brize Norton after collecting the evacuees when they were seen to be dressed normally rather than in medical masks and suits.

At least seven coaches from Horseman Coaches Ltd were seen arriving at the Brize Norton RAF base in Oxfordshire at around 10am.

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When the journey was taking place a number of pictures made their way onto social media and people were left questioning the safety of the drivers.

When the story went live on the Liverpool Echo Facebook page, a number of people commented saying that they should have been given something to stop the spread of any germs on the coach.

Margz said: "This is beggars belief. Accompanying escorts wearing bright yellow Hazmat suits and potential carriers of the virus wearing masks but the poor drivers have nothing, not even a mask! Disgraceful!"

Despite the publics fears the company revealed that the drivers weren't wearing protective gear: because it wasn't necessary.

Horseman Coaches was reportedly told by Public Health England that their drivers did not need protective clothing as all of the passengers had been thoroughly screened multiple times and did not present with any signs of the virus.

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In a statement on its website they said: "On January 30 2020, Horseman Coaches was contacted on behalf of the British Government to assist with the repatriation of British citizens from China following the coronavirus outbreak.

"83 Britons returned to RAF Brize Norton on January 31, 2020.

"Every one of the Britons has been quarantined for the past 8 days in China and none of the individuals on the plane presented any signs of the virus.

"Horseman Coaches was advised by the Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Public Health England that drivers were not required to wear PPE equipment.

"Every individual from the plane has been fully screened every day for the past 8 days and has been deemed fit to return to the UK by medical professionals in China.

"All passengers were screened prior to boarding the plane in China and have again been screened when they landed in RAF Brize Norton before being allowed on the coaches."

The company also explained what would happen to the buses and drivers once the quarantined passengers had been dropped off at Arrowe Park.

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It said: "PHE (Public Health England) has confirmed that all vehicles used will be subject to a military grade cleansing process and that there will be no risk to any future passengers.

"Every driver involved will remain at home for the next 10 working days under quarantine conditions as an additional precautionary measure.

"Each vehicle used will remain locked in a secure lock up facility for a minimum of 10 working days after a military grade cleansing process as an additional precautionary measure.

"Five Horseman Coaches were used from a fleet of 62."

James Horseman, Company Director, said: "The safety and health of our staff and passengers is our number one priority. The individuals brought back to the UK have been through unimaginable anguish and we are proud to play a small part in their healthy and safe return to the UK.

"Please be assured that all necessary precautions have been taken to ensure the safety of our staff and passengers. We will continue to work closely with the British Government departments to safeguard our drivers and uphold the required decontamination standards."