COVID-19: live updates on the pandemic
During these surreal and uncertain times, Top Doctors has never been so crucial when it comes to bringing you the latest in trustworthy, fact-checked health news.
The 23rd March 2020 marked the beginning of the UK under lockdown. COVID-19 has had such an impact both on a national and international level that Top Doctors has decided to keep a weekly log on the developing situation. We're keeping you in the know, so you can do your best to protect your health and well-being.
COVID-19 in the UK: daily updates
24/03/2020
- The National Health Service has stated that a total number of 6,650 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK and 335 people have died.
- Two more people in Scotland have died after testing positive for Covid-19, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said, taking the death toll total in the country to 16.
- The Japanese prime minister and International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach have agreed to postpone the Olympic Games until 2021.
23/03/2020
- The UK has been placed under lockdown. Boris Johnson is ordering police to enforce a strict coronavirus lockdown and has informed the British public that they ‘must stay home’.
The prime minister has said:
- Social events are now banned.
- Shops that are considered to be non-essential must remain closed until further notice.
- People are only allowed to leave their homes for essentials, exercise, and work.
- Public gatherings of more than two people are now banned.
- The police will have the powers to fine people who do not comply with the rules.
People caught breaking the new UK lockdown rules will be fined £30 and might end up in court if they refuse to pay. The amount of the fine is also under review and could rise.
Live COVID-19 updates map
^ Check out this map (courtesy of Johns Hopkins Center for Systems Science and Engineering ) for live updates on the number of cases and deaths.
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