Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid has shared the worrying moment a runner coughed and spat near her on this morning’s show.
Susanna, who returned to work this week following two weeks of isolation, was speaking to Doctor Hilary via video link about the spread of coronavirus, which has currently seen the whole country go into a lockdown.
"When I went out walking the other day, a runner ran past me and then coughed and then spat,” she said.
“It is normal for runners to do that in normal situations. It is not particularly pleasant. Surely right now, it is spreading the virus."
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Doctor Hilary replied, “When you are running you produce more saliva and you do see runners spit the saliva away.
"Of course, it is coming from the mouth and throat and potentially if you are carrying the virus the virus would exist on the ground or wherever for unto a few hours."
Susanna divided viewers on Monday when she returned to the studio to resume presenting alongside Piers Morgan, after appearing from home via video link for the previous fortnight.
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Though plenty of viewers were pleased to see her back on their screens, plenty of others questioned whether it was really necessary for her to come back with all but essential travel advised against.
One said, “No need to be anywhere near a studio - complete hypocrisy.”
“So how did you and Piers get there today?” asked another. “Taxi? Train? Bus? Non essential travel. Not really practicing what you preach. Also weather girl outside, essential?”
“Great to have you back but is it essential to have sent the weather reporter out on the streets today? What’s going on? Esp after criticising non essential travel?” said a third.