Coronavirus in Doncaster: How many cases have been confirmed and when do schools close?

As of yesterday, there have been three confirmed cases of coronavirus in the borough.

In a statement, Dr Rupert Suckling, Doncaster’s Director of Public Health, said: “I can confirm that we have the first confirmed cases of coronavirus in the borough.

“I’d like to reassure people that we are working with health colleagues to do everything we can to stop the virus spreading and ensure the people of Doncaster are protected.

“Public Health England figures show that we currently have three confirmed cases in our borough, and this was not unexpected. We fully anticipated in a population of over 300,000 there would be cases and this would happen over time. This is why our services have planned for, and are ready, for this situation.”

Here are some of the other ways coronavirus has impacted on Doncaster.

DONCASTER ROVERS

The EFL season has been suspended until April 30.

DONCASTER RACECOURSE

All horse racing has been suspened. The Lincoln meeting on March 28 has been cancelled.

SCHOOLS

All of Doncaster schools will close today for an indefinite period. GCSE and A-level exams for this summer have been cancelled.

SUPERMARKETS

Supermarkets have introduced special shopping hours for elderly people and have urged people not to panic buy. Shoppers are being limited to the number of items they can be.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Rail services will be reduced from Monday with limited timetables. First South Yorkshire and Stagecoach are also running amended services. Over 60s can use their free bus pass before 9.30am.

THEATRES AND ENTERTAINMENT

Cast, Vue Cinema, The Dome and local leisure centres are all shut. Many restaurants and bars have also closed their doors.

Dr Mike Gent of Public Health England Yorkshire and the Humber, added: “For most people, coronavirus will be a mild infection.

“You do not need to call NHS 111 to go into self-isolation. If your symptoms worsen during home isolation or are no better after isolating, then you should contact NHS 111 online. If you have no internet access, you should call NHS 111.”