AN AIRPORT has introduced security measures for passengers arriving from areas affected by coronavirus.

People flying into Gatwick Airport from areas such as Italy will go through an "advanced monitoring process" upon arrival.

This follows the number of UK cases of coronavirus rising to 373 in the latest Government figures today, with six people having died in England after contracting the illness.

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In Italy, there have been more than 9,000 confirmed cases of the disease with hundreds of patient deaths.

A Gatwick Airport spokesman said: "Gatwick is following the advice of Public Health England in full and – like other UK airports - has an advanced monitoring process in place for direct flights from affected areas, including Italy.  

"The latest advice from Public Health England for passengers is also displayed throughout the terminals and enhanced cleaning is taking place in public areas across the airport.

"The airport remains in regular contact with the relevant authorities to ensure that all the appropriate processes are in place and we will continue to follow their advice on this matter in full."