Breaking news:  First Suspected Coronavirus Case in North Sea Contained.

TAQA has confirmed reports that an offshore crew member has been separated pending test results. 

Their full statement reads as follows: 

"A member of crew on board our Tern Alpha platform has presented with minor symptoms after returning recently from holiday in Thailand.

The individual is being attended to by the medic on board the platform and as a precaution he is remaining separated from the rest of the crew until the results of tests are known.

Both the individual and TAQA continue to take the appropriate actions and precautions in line with the UK Government guidelines. TAQA is working closely with the relevant authorities and has put in place travel restrictions to its offshore platforms by individuals who have travelled recently to countries identified by the UK Government".