Matt Hancock warns UK lockdown is likely to be extended by three weeks

Britain’s coronavirus lockdown looks all but certain to be extended, forcing Britons to stay at home for several more weeks at least, after the Health Secretary warned tonight there could be no ‘let up’ yet. On the eve of a formal UK government announcement on whether to keep the movement restrictions in place Matt Hancock … Read more

UK’s coronavirus death toll jumps by 761 to almost 13,000

UK’s coronavirus daily death toll stays below 800 for fourth day in a row: 761 new fatalities recorded – including a healthy 20-year-old – take total to almost 13,000 as number of new infections drop 12% to 4,600 Department of Health officials announced 761 new coronavirus deaths today, taking the total to 12,868  The number … Read more

UK’s coronavirus death toll jumps by 801 to almost 13,000

UK’s coronavirus death toll jumps by 801 to almost 13,000 as officials reveal a 20-year-old with no underlying conditions is one of Britain’s latest victims The Department of Health has yet to announce the official daily tally for the UK Counts from each of the home nations shows 801 more deaths were announced It includes … Read more

Wales is the worst-hit country in the UK’s coronavirus crisis

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Britain’s coronavirus death toll jumps by 953 to 8,931 

Another grim day as Britain’s coronavirus death toll jumps by 953 to 8,931 – the biggest rise yet By Stephen Matthews Health Editor For Mailonline Published: 14:16 BST, 10 April 2020 | Updated: 14:45 BST, 10 April 2020 Advertisement Britain suffered another grim day in its coronavirus crisis today as officials recorded another 953 deaths … Read more

Britain’s coronavirus death toll jumps by 953 to 8,931 

Britain’s coronavirus death toll jumps by 953 to 8,931 By Stephen Matthews Health Editor For Mailonline Published: 14:16 BST, 10 April 2020 | Updated: 14:27 BST, 10 April 2020 The UK’s coronavirus death toll today jumped by 953 to 8,931, according to figures released by all of the home nations. England recorded 866 new fatalities … Read more

Maurice Robinson, 25, pleads guilty to manslaughter of 39 people found dead in truck in Essex

Lorry driver Maurice Robinson, 25, pleads guilty to manslaughter of 39 people found dead in refrigerated truck in Essex Robinson, 25, of Northern Ireland, pleads guilty to manslaughter of 39 people  It comes after the bodies of 39 people found in refrigerated lorry in Grays, Essex By James Robinson for MailOnline Published: 15:25 BST, 8 … Read more

UK announces 936 more coronavirus fatalities pushing UK death toll up to 7,095

The UK has announced 936 more deaths from the coronavirus today, taking the total number of fatalities to 7,095.  NHS England has confirmed 828 more people have died in its hospitals, aged between 22 and 103 years old. Scotland, where 77 more deaths have been confirmed, also diagnosed a further 336 infections in the past … Read more