Coronavirus patients had been staying in York

Public Health England (PHE) confirmed that the two people with coronavirus being cared for in Newcastle had been staying in York when they were taken unwell.

They are being cared for at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.

Yesterday, we reported that a man had been taken to hospital in York after staying in a Staycity hotel in the city. It has been confirmed today that both those treated in Newcastle were guest at that hotel, in the city centre.

Professor Sharon Peacock, director of the National Infection Service at PHE, said:

The Staycity Group has commented on the news.

A spokesperson for the firm said: