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The system is designed for use during the most likely emergencies to affect the UK and warnings would also be transmitted on television, radio and locally by knocking on doors.

A ship identifying itself as the USS Lake Erie - a guided missile cruiser - last transmitted its location in the Caribbean Sea on 30 August, east of the Panama Canal on 30 August.

"Viruses can be transmitted, and bacteria as well, by air conditioning systems because they cool air. That means you get condensation and you get water build-up unless the air conditioning system is well maintained."

The virus is transmitted through direct contact between people, or through airborne droplets in coughs and sneezes.

The disease is transmitted through direct contact between people, or through airborne droplets in coughs and sneezes.