A ‘Coronation Street’ cast member is self-isolating over coronavirus concerns.
The ITV soap have confirmed one of the cobbles actors, who has not been named, is staying away from Weatherfield "as a precaution" after returning from holiday, but they aren’t showing any symptoms of the virus.
A spokesperson said: "The cast member concerned took the decision to self-isolate as a precaution.
"They haven’t been in to work and they are showing no symptoms."
But ‘Corrie’ insist the soap’s busy filming schedule has not been disrupted.
They added: "There has been no disruption to filming."
Symptoms of coronavirus include fever, cough and breathing difficulties, and the virus has killed more than 3,000 people worldwide.
Representatives of ITV’s two soaps, ‘Corrie’ and ‘Emmerdale’, are keeping a "close eye on the situation" and have vowed to "do everything [they] can to support" any of their cast and crew affected by the issue, but insist they are "confident" they will be able to continue with their filming schedule.
They told RadioTimes.com: "Our priority is the well being and safety of all our colleagues and everyone who works with us on our shows and across our production.
"Clearly, along with everyone across the country, we are in a developing and dynamic situation with respect to the coronavirus, so we’re taking the appropriate steps.
"We’ve looked at our procedures and our established contingency plans and we’re confident that we’re able to continue with our filming schedule.
"In terms of our colleagues, our aim is to do everything we can to support anyone affected.
"We’re keeping a close eye on the situation and putting our people first."
Coronation Street star self-isolating over coronavirus concerns
