Summary

  • The number of UK deaths has risen by 181 in a day, taking the total to 759

  • PM Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus

  • Birmingham Airport is being turned into an emergency mortuary

  • England's Chief Medical Officer Prof Chris Whitty is self-isolating

  • GP with 'textbook coronavirus symptoms' dies

  • Clap for Carers: UK in 'emotional' tribute to NHS and care workers

  • Health Secretary Matt Hancock also has coronavirus

Live Reporting

Jennifer Meierhans, Jay Vydelingum, James Law and David Cosgrove

  1. GP being treated for coronavirus dies

    The family of a GP who died while being treated for suspected coronavirus say he sacrificed his life for his job.

    Dr Habib Zaidi, 76, died in intensive care at Southend Hospital, Essex, 24 hours after being taken ill on Tuesday.

    Dr Habib ZaidiNHS SOUTHEND CCG

    His daughter Dr Sarah Zaidi, also a GP, said he showed "textbook symptoms" of the virus.

    If test results confirm he had Covid-19, he would be the first doctor in the UK to die after contracting the virus.

  2. Clap for Carers: England applauds NHS workers

    Clap for our Carers: National applause for coronavirus health workers

    People around England have taken part in a "Clap for Carers" tribute, saluting NHS and care workers dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

    The Royal Family and the prime minister joined well-wishers who flocked to their balconies and windows to applaud.

    A message from the NHS on social media described the tribute as "emotional".

  3. Good morning

    Jennifer Meierhans
    BBC News

    Thank you for joining me, I hope you’re all safe and well.

    I’ll be bringing you news updates as another day in lock down unfolds.

    As we all work to find our new normal I’ll share some of the small victories and moments of joy the day brings.