ITV presenter Fred Dinenage has announced he is self-isolating during the coronavirus outbreak.
The former Argus reporter, 77, said he had taken the decision to isolate with his wife given the latest guidelines around social distancing.
Boris Johnson said yesterday people should work from home where possible as part of a range of stringent new measures.
Pregnant women, people over the age of 70 and those with certain health conditions should consider the advice "particularly important", he said.
Our very own Fred Dinenage has taken the decision to #selfisolate with his wife given the latest #coronavirus guidelines around social distancing. Despite having no symptoms he's decided to take this precaution.
— ITV News Meridian (@itvmeridian) March 17, 2020
We can't wait to see him back on our screens in the near future! đŸ“º pic.twitter.com/nYKDRRtch8
People in at-risk groups will be asked within days to stay home for 12 weeks.
ITV New Meridan said: "Despite having no symptoms he's decided to take this precaution."
TV viewers were quick to offer their support.
One said on Twitter: "Good move Fred.....we will miss you..come back soon."
Another said: "Stay safe."
A third wrote: "We will miss you."
The newsreader, whose career has spanned five decades, hosts Meridian Tonight daily.
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