Cumbrian MP self-isolates after relative shows symptoms of virus

An MP in Cumbria has revealed he is self-isolating after a member of his family started showing symptoms of Covid-19.

Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron says he is following NHS and the government's advice and staying indoors for the next two weeks.

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Farron is just one of many MPs told to stay away from Prime Minister's Questions over coronavirus.

In a statement he said: "I’m showing no symptoms myself and feel absolutely fine but it’s vital that we all follow the Government’s medical advice.

“Although I’ll be at home, I will continue to work just as hard to serve local people.

“I will also be replacing my regular face-to-face advice surgeries with telephone surgeries so I can carry on supporting local people at this difficult time – a full list of these surgeries can be found on my website https://timfarron.co.uk/en/page/advice-surgeries.”

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It comes just one day after Tim Farron called on the government to give more support to businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.