Chen’s updates have received thousands of likes already, with many thanking the doctor for his educational approach to the pandemic, as it had made things feel far less frightening.

And, speaking to NBC, he said that he has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of well-wishes he has received over the past week.

“It meant the whole world to me to receive support from people all around the world,” he said.

If you think you might have coronavirus, use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do. Or check out our article on The Truth Behind The Coronavirus Headlines here.

Coronavirus reality: doctor shares daily updates after being diagnosed with Covid-19