A FOURTH GP's surgery has been closed today after a doctor came into contact with a confirmed case of coronavirus.

Patients were told this afternoon that The Avenue surgery in Moulsecoomb was closed.

One patient told The Argus: "Apparently one of the doctors has been put into isolation.

I was told to call 111 or leave a message." A second patient also told The Argus they had been told the surgery was closed.

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The Argus contacted Brighton and Hove Clinical Commissioning Group, for comment.

The two surgeries based within the County Oak Medical Centre - Carden and Warmdene remain closed

The Haven practice is also closed. The Argus has still not had any answer about why the Seaford GP surgery was closed.

The Haven ward at Mill View was also closed to visitors. Patcham Care Home was also closed to visitors.