Chloe Smith statement.

I know that covid-19 (coronavirus) is worrying for many people.  I feel that myself, professionally and personally.

My colleague Nadine Dorries MP was confirmed as having the virus.  Having sat near her in Parliament, I was contacted by Public Health England and asked to self-isolate.

I feel well and have no symptoms myself, but of course I followed this advice as soon as I was contacted, and am working from home for the correct period of days.

I want to reassure my constituents that the simple, sensible thing to do is to follow public health advice at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/.