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Ten more people have died after being diagnosed with coronavirus, NHS England has said.
It brings the total number of deaths in England to 20, and 21 on UK soil.
Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, said the ten who died “were in the at-risk groups”.
Prof Whitty said: “I understand this increase in the number of deaths linked to COVID-19 will be a cause for concern for many.
“The public should know every measure we are taking is seeking to save lives and protect the most vulnerable.
“Every single one of us has a role to play in achieving this. If you have a new continuous cough or high temperature, please stay at home for seven days. I also encourage everyone to be washing their hands for 20 seconds regularly.
“I offer my sincere condolences to the families and friends who have received this difficult news. I ask that their privacy is respected at this time.”
The latest figures come as the government plans to ban mass gatherings of more than 500 people as its ramps up measures to tackle the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus.
Emergency laws being brought in could also give police and immigration officers the power to detain people if they are suspected of being infected and the ability to direct schools to stay open, according to reports.
Meanwhile, the World Health Organisation says Europe has become the epicentre of the pandemic.
Courtesy of Sky News
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