There has been a media statement about the Midsomer Norton care home, Combe Lea.

The statement is as follows:

Public Health England South West, Bath & North East Somerset Council and Sirona care & health are working together to support staff and residents at Combe Lea Community Resource Centre in Midsomer Norton following an outbreak of COVID in residents.

Dr Fiona Neely, Consultant in Health Protection at Public Health England South West, said: "PHE South West has worked closely with the care home to provide public health advice to stop the virus spreading.

"Everyone should be following social distancing advice to prevent the spread of the virus. Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives.

"Good hygiene is the best prevention and there are some simple steps you can take to protect you and your family by washing your hands regularly and thoroughly and if you cough, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue."

"After we've spoken to the care home initially we email out an information pack to support them with their infection prevention control with advice on what to do if they need additional support."

Bruce Laurence, Director of Public Health for Bath and North East Somerset, said: "We are working with colleagues in Sirona to do everything we can to minimise the spread of the virus in Combe Lea.

"It is important that we protect our elderly and vulnerable in care homes, which is why we have issued extensive advice and guidelines to support them in managing suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19.

"We all have a part to play in reducing the risk of infection and must continue to stay at home and only go outside for food, health reasons or work, but only if you cannot work from home.

"Good hand hygiene remains the best protection against the virus, including washing your hands more regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze."