Ross Kemp has defended the decision to film in a NHS hospital while wearing Personal Protection Equipment. The former EastEnders star appeared on Good Morning Britain to talk about his upcoming documentary, Ross Kemp: On the NHS Frontline, which will look at the coronavirus pandemic and highlight the work of doctors and nurses in the UK as they treat infected patients. Watch the moment here...
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Milton Keynes hospital, where the documentary was filmed, confirmed that the production team of the show were replacing all the PPE used, tweeting: "We have agreed to give to @RossKemp & a small crew access to capture the amazing efforts of NHS staff in response to #COVID19 This access has been risk assessed & agreed in discussion w/ @NHSEngland . We believe it’s in the public interest to show them how hospitals are preparing. We are spending minimal time in high risk areas & are ensuring the crew are wearing full PPE, as per national guidelines. As @RossKemp says, they are replacing any PPE used. We hope this show will provide the general public with vital info & reassurance."