Is it safe to travel to Spain? Latest coronavirus travel advice as outbreak continues

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The first confirmed case of Covid-19 - the coronavirus that has infected over 89,000 people worldwide and killed over 3,000 - has been recorded on mainland Spain.

The country had previously recorded cases on the islands of La Gomera, Mallorca and Tenerife, where 1,000 people at the Costa Adeje Palace hotel have been put into precautionary quarantine.

The first mainland case, recorded in Barcelona, brought the total number of cases confirmed in Spain to 10 - that number now sits at 120.

So far, nobody has died from the virus in the country.

The news will be of concern to potential tourists looking to travel to Spain, which is a hugely popular holiday destination year round.

Here's the latest travel advice:

What's the 'official' travel advice?

"There is an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus," say the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).

"The virus originated in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, but cases have been confirmed in other parts of China and in some other countries, including Spain.

"You should comply with any additional screening measures put in place by the authorities.

"For more information from the Spanish authorities, see the Spanish Ministry of Health website."

"If you need emergency medical assistance during your trip, dial 112 and ask for an ambulance," they add.

What about travel to Tenerife?

"The Spanish authorities are dealing with confirmed cases of coronavirus in the H10 Costa Adeje Palace Hotel in Tenerife. If you’re in this hotel, you should follow the advice of the local authorities."

If you are currently on the island of Tenerife and need advice on your situation, a telephone line has been set up to answer people’s questions and concerns: (+34) 900 112 061.

Some 168 Britons have been told to isolate themselves at the H10 Costa Adeje Palace after at least four guests were diagnosed with coronavirus.

The Minister of Health in Tenerife said around 130 of guests from 11 different countries will be able to leave the hotel if they arrived on Monday, after infected guests had already left.

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If you are currently on the island of Tenerife and need advice on your situation, a telephone line has been set up to answer people’s questions and concerns: (+34) 900 112 061.

What are the symptoms of coronavirus?

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explaining they usually cause “mild to moderate upper-respiratory tract illnesses”, like the common cold.

This particular strain originated in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, the largest city in central China, and is in the same family as SARS and MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome).

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The symptoms of coronavirus are:

But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness.

The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu.