Summary

  • Public urged to stay at home amid warm weather forecast

  • Police face 'one of biggest challenges' of lockdown this weekend

  • Ministers say 'stay at home' is an instruction, not a request

  • More than 600 new virus deaths in England in 24 hours

  • A five-year-old with underlying health conditions is among those who died

  • Nurse deaths from coronavirus 'inevitable'

  • BA cabin crew contract virus on long-haul flights

  • Landlady's 'regret' over lockdown 'lock-in'

  • Latest updates on Saturday 4 April

Live Reporting

James Law and David Cosgrove

  1. How can I protect myself?

    Coronavirus advice

    Because Covid-19 is a new respiratory disease, scientists and governments all around the world are trying to work out the best way to fight it.

    Vaccine development is under way but for now they say the best protection is thought to be regular and thorough handwashing.

    You should also:

    • Avoid contact with people who are unwell
    • Catch coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues
    • Throw away any used tissues and wash your hands
    • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

    Many places are also recommending and implementing social distancing measures.

    You can read the latest UK advice here and here to find out more about the symptoms and how to protect yourself.

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  3. Man 'left behind' in India after missing flights home

    A British man has been left stranded in an Indian hospital following emergency surgery - after narrowly missing the last flights home.

    Ivor Gunton, 77, became ill during an annual trip to Gura with his wife Geraldine Davis.

    Ivor Gunton with wife Geraldine Davis

    After he underwent the operation Ms Davis, 72, returned to Bristol, expecting her husband to follow, but upon arriving in the UK she was told the timing of border closures had meant her husband was left behind.

    "It was horrible, and now he is alone. The thought of not knowing when he will be back is even worse," she said.

  4. Fears for lockdown over weekend of sunshine

    Police face "one of their biggest challenges" of the lockdown this weekend as sunny weather risks drawing crowds to parks and beauty spots.

    Katy Bourne, Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner, said officers were telling the public to "hang on in there" and avoid unnecessary trips.

    Police vanGetty Images

    Ministers have said "stay at home" is an instruction, not a request.

    Ms Bourne told BBC Newsnight: "We've been through a lot, it's very disruptive but let's not give up, let's hang on in there.

    "It's a collective endeavour, this is ultimately about saving lives and not putting a strain on the NHS and our other emergency services."

  5. Good morning

    James Law
    BBC News

    Welcome to Saturday's live page rounding up the latest coronavirus news from around England.

    As well as bringing you updates from across the country we will look to showcase some of the positive stories coming out of our communities.

    If you're lucky enough to get out in the sunshine, please make sure you pay heed to the government's social distancing guidelines.