Another 708 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK, including a five year-old child who is the youngest victim to date.
The Queen, in an historic televised address, will say she hopes the coronavirus crisis will show that “Britons of this generation were as strong as any” as the country responds to the challenges it faces.
Police blocked access to a hospital after it discovered a problem with its oxygen equipment – potentially affecting COVID-19 patients.
Cabinet minister Michael Gove has acknowledged the government may need to review “the nature” of its flagship welfare reform, after being asked whether Universal Credit can provide sufficient financial support to claimants.
A second nurse, aged 39, has died after testing positive for coronavirus.
Another 684 people have died in the UK after contracting coronavirus – bringing the total number of deaths to 3,605.
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.
Footage shot inside a disused airbase shows how aircraft hangers are being prepared to store the bodies of up to 6,000 coronavirus victims.
Medical chiefs have called for volunteers to come forward to take part in clinical trials on coronavirus.
Another 569 people have died in the UK after contracting coronavirus – bringing the total number of deaths to 2,921.