A SOUTHAMPTON surgery has closed for deep cleaning due to a confirmed case of coronavirus.

Aldermoor Surgery on Coxford Road has closed today and possibly tomorrow to allow a deep clean after someone with COVID-19 entered the building.

In a statement on their website, the practice manager Julie Howgate has informed patients that anyone with an emergency that they "do not feel can wait" should call the surgery number to be diverted to Southampton Primary Care Limited and asked that patients "bear with us" in this "very difficult time".

She said: "I am sorry to inform you that the surgery will be closed today and possibly Tuesday or deep cleaning due to a confirmed COVID19 case at the surgery.

"If you have a urgent medical emergency that you do not feel can wait please call the surgery number and your call will be diverted to Southampton Primary Care Limited (the Hub) were they will deal with your medical emergency.

"I will keep you up-dated on the situation as it develops.

"I apologies for any inconvenience caused and hope that you will bear with us at this very difficult time."