Two people who were on the rat virus ship are self-isolating in the UK, health authorities say - as Brit ex-police officer who is seriously ill is pictured

Two individuals who were on a ship with a rat virus are self-isolating in the UK, according to health authorities, while a former British police officer is seriously ill. The situation is being closely monitored by health officials. The identity of the ship and the nature of the rat virus have not been disclosed.