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Two Eastville surgeries have been closed to the public due to "unforeseen circumstances".

Both the Maytrees and Eastville medical practices, based at East Trees Health Centre in Fishponds Road, were shut completely earlier today (February 12).

Patients who are seeking urgent medical care are being advised to visit the walk-in centre in Broadmead or call 111 instead.

The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has said it is unable to comment on why the practices have been closed.

When asked if the closure was linked to coronavirus, a spokesperson said: “We will not be providing rolling updates on possible cases."

According to a sign on the front of the health centre, the health practices will be re-opened "as soon as possible".

The sign reads: "Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to close the Health Centre.

"If you need urgent medical care call 111 or visit the Walk-in-Centre in Boots, Broadmead.

"We will re-open again as soon as possible - please visit the practice websites for ongoing updates.

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause."

A spokesman for the NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire CCG said it was unable to comment on why the surgeries had been closed and said it was a matter for the DHSC.

The DHSC spokesperson said the decision to close the surgery was not taken by them.

On coronavirus, they added: "We publish all positive and negative test results at 2pm daily.”

Today, the publication said a total of 1,758 people have been tested, of which 1,750 were confirmed negative and 8 positive.