Love Island star Dr Alex George begs Good Morning Britain viewers to stop going out

Love Island 2018 star Dr Alex George has given Good Morning Britain viewers an insight into working on the NHS frontline during the coronavirus pandemic.

The reality star, who returned to his career as an A&E doctor in November 2018, appeared on ITV’s GMB on Thursday morning to beg viewers to adhere to social isolation advice and not go to pubs, clubs and bars.

Alex, 30, told presenters Adil Ray and Ranvir Singh that people need to take the pandemic seriously as he has seen first hand how some people suffering from the virus are having to use ventilators.

Alex, who works at University Hospital Lewisham hospital in London, said: ‘Patients who are becoming very unwell are requiring a lot of help and support.

He pleaded with viewers not to go out unnecessarily, explaining: ‘We’re seeing that number grow.’

‘Please take it seriously, especially when it comes to our advice when comes to self-isolation, not going to pubs, clubs and bars. It really makes a difference and ultimately, will save lives.’ 

Dr Alex has been providing daily updates on life in the NHS during the global crisis, posting advice on his social media pages and giving interviews.  

On Wednesday the doctor said in an update that staff at hospitals were working seven days a week and the ‘pressure is on’ if more people had to be admitted to wards. 

Alex told The Sun: ‘I’ve been testing around eight patients a shift – and the NHS can easily cope with that level, but if we start seeing 50 or 60 a day, the pressure will be on.

‘The protective gear we have to wear at the moment adds to the queues at A&E.

‘Before seeing each patient I have to put on a gown, fit a mask and visor and double glove as well as the thorough hand-washing routine.’

Dr Alex went on to say the NHS ‘simply couldn’t cope’ if four in five people got COVID-19, but could if it was one in five.  

The former reality star said there is only one isolation room for infectious diseases at the hospital he works at with only one bed in it. 

If the number cases of coronavirus rises, they will have to quarantine entire wards.  

And Alex said while it was good the government would delve into funds to offer more help, the shortage of staff and those working full time at the moment would cause problems in the long run.    

Dr Alex returned to his job as a doctor five months after appearing on the 2018 series of popular ITV2 dating show Love Island.

Posting on Instagram in November 2018, he explained: ‘Love Island was the experience of a lifetime, but ever since I left the villa I’ve genuinely missed working for the NHS.

‘That’s why this week, I’m going back to A&E. I trained for years for the opportunity to help people, and I can’t wait to get back to doing what I love.’