Public Health England has confirmed that two members of British Airways staff have tested positive for coronavirus .

The airline has confirmed to MyLondon that the staff members are baggage handlers, not cabin crew as has been reported on social media.

This news comes as the second person in the UK has died from the virus.

BA has confirmed that the baggage handlers, who are in self-isolation, work at Heathrow Airport.

British Airways said in a statement: "Public Health England has confirmed that two members of our staff, have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

"The colleagues have been isolated and are recovering at home."

While there are now 116 cases in the country, London has the most confirmed cases of any region, with 25 patients confirmed as testing positive for the viral infection.

Meanwhile more than 18,000 tests have been carried out for coronavirus including many on those who have travelled recently to affected regions, such as China, South Korea and Italy.