Another 684 people have died in the UK after contracting coronavirus – bringing the total number of deaths to 3,605.

A second nurse, aged 39, has died after testing positive for coronavirus.

Footage shot inside a disused airbase shows how aircraft hangers are being prepared to store the bodies of up to 6,000 coronavirus victims.

Britons have been warned that the coronavirus pandemic will claim more lives over the coming weeks if people give into temptation and head out to enjoy the sunshine this weekend.

Medical chiefs have called for volunteers to come forward to take part in clinical trials on coronavirus.

The government has unveiled a five-point coronavirus action plan in a bid to achieve 100,000 COVID-19 tests per day in England by the end of April.

Another 569 people have died in the UK after contracting coronavirus – bringing the total number of deaths to 2,921.

Comedian Eddie Large, best known for his comedy double act Little and Large, has died after contracting COVID-19 in hospital, his agent has confirmed.

People up and down the country have once again paused to show their appreciation for NHS workers on the frontline of the battle against the coronavirus.

Matt Hancock has said the government will consider issuing immunity certificates to those who have recovered from coronavirus.