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Doctor Alex warns against promiscuous sex during coronavirus outbreak

Love Island alum Doctor Alex George urges the public to avoid unnecessary sexual contact during the coronavirus outbreak.

Former Love Island star Doctor Alex George has urged the public to avoid sexual promiscuity during the coronavirus pandemic.

Most of the world's population are now in isolation due to the spread of the deadly disease, which has claimed more than 44,000 lives to date.

George, 29, has been a prominent figure in updating the public on the effects of COVID-19, posting regular social media updates from the frontline, and has now advised the public to avoid unnecessary sexual contact.

"If you're in a relationship... living with that person, and sharing the same environment, it shouldn't change your situation," he told Newsbeat.

"However if one of you is displaying symptoms of coronavirus then you should maintain your social-distancing and isolate, even within your home.

"In an ideal world everyone would stay two metres apart - even in their own house, but we realise this may not be realistic.

"I certainly wouldn't advise having new sexual partners at the moment, because the risk is you could pass on the virus. If you've kissed or been in contact with someone who you think has gone on to develop coronavirus, make sure you self-isolate."

George is currently isolating away from his girlfriend while working A&E shifts at a hospital in Lewisham, South London.

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