Coronavirus: East of England Ambulance Service paramedic tests positive Published duration 12 March Related Topics Coronavirus pandemic

image copyright PA Media image caption The East of England Ambulance Service paramedic lives in Hertfordshire

A paramedic has tested positive for coronavirus, the NHS has said.

The chief medical officer has confirmed the further case of Covid-19 is a paramedic with the East of England Ambulance Service who lives in Hertfordshire.

An NHS spokesman said there were "well established procedures that are being followed in a case such as this".

"The NHS and Public Health England are taking all necessary steps to manage the situation," he said.