Eighty-three Britons and 27 foreign nationals who were trapped in Wuhan - the Chinese city at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak - are on a flight back to the UK.
On arrival, the UK passengers will be taken to Arrowe Park Hospital in Wirral and quarantined for two weeks.
Bishop Keith issued this statement on Friday (31 January) morning. He says:
"My thoughts and prayers for all those returning to the UK from China today (Friday). No doubt they will be anxious about what to expect in quarantine. I know they will be well cared for by the wonderful medical teams here in the UK and at Arrowe Park Hospital here on the Wirral. May we pray for their support and well-being; for their families wherever they may be; for a speedy return home; and for those in China who are continuing to find ways of bringing healing. May they and we know God’s healing and keeping in Jesus’ name."