West Suffolk MP Matt Hancock says he's tested positive for COVID-19.

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care tweeted the news and said his symptoms were "mild" and he was self-isolating and working from home.

Earlier, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed he had also tested positive and was self-isolating in Downing Street.

There was clapping, cheering, pots clanging and car horns honking as people across the East of England gave their thanks to the NHS.

Many people took part in the social media campaign on Thursday night, where people across the UK applauded the work of the health service treating coronavirus patients.

Ipswich market will take place tomorrow to help people who need fresh produce.

There will only be four stalls trading and social distancing measures will be in place.

The daughter of a NHS worker in Suffolk has posted a video on social media to thank people for staying at home during the coronavirus lockdown.

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust runs the hospital in Bury St Edmunds and community services.

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Last night, people around the UK took part in a "Clap for our Carers" tribute, saluting NHS and care workers dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

At 20:00 GMT, well-wishers flocked to their balconies, windows, front doors and gardens to applaud.

Emergency services themselves also took part as this "amazing show of support" outside Ipswich Hospital reflects.

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We are all finding new ways to work at the moment, and that includes staff working within the NHS.

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is using a new video system so appointments can be made online.

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Coronavirus is the main focus of all news at the moment, and here's how it is being reported in the local press.

• Pupils from Sancton Wood School in Cambridge and pensioners have teamed up to operate a buddy system where they write letters, draw pictures, or even telephone each other during the coronavirus pandemic, reports the Cambridge News, external.
• Luton Today, external says that a Luton company is ramping up production of ventilators and is expected to make 5,000 within two weeks.
• The Herts Advertiser, external has tips on how to de-clutter your home while in self-isolation.
• MK Citizen, external has a breakdown of the number of cases of coronavirus in Milton Keynes.
• Ipswich Town Football Club could lose £500,000, external if the season is completed behind closed doors, says the Ipswich Star.

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BBC Local Live

The way people can visit loved ones is changing at most hospitals.

East Suffolk and North East Essex Foundation Trust has said that visiting has been suspended at Colchester, Ipswich, Aldeburgh and Felixstowe hospitals, and at Bluebird Lodge in Ipswich.

Chief executive Nick Hulme said you could only visit if seeing someone receiving end-of-life care; you are a birthing partner or a parent or appropriate adult visiting your child.

Image source, East Suffolk and North East Essex Foundation Trust

“Our primary concern is to keep our patients and our staff safe," he said.

"Thank to you everyone in our communities for their continuing support at this very difficult time."

Dr Nick Harpur says he is desperate to return to help frontline NHS colleagues.

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BBC News

A second patient has died after testing positive for Covid-19 at West Suffolk Hospital, external in Bury St Edmunds.

Nick Jenkins, medical director for West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, said: "We can confirm that, sadly, two patients in their 70s with underlying health conditions have passed away at West Suffolk Hospital.

"They had tested positive for Covid-19.

“Our thoughts and condolences remain with these patients’ family and loved ones at this difficult time.”

The hospital said the second death happened on Wednesday.

Image source, West Suffolk Hospital

So far 480 people have tested positive for the virus in the NHS East of England area, according to Public Health England, external.

There have been a further 43 cases in Northamptonshire and 59 in the Buckinghamshire County Council area, which come under Midlands and South East respectively.

A woman who has lived on a houseboat for 30 years shares tips on how to cope in self-isolation.

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The prime minister has agreed to "come down like a tonne of bricks" on criminals exploiting the coronavirus crisis after the issue was raised by Ipswich's Conservative MP Tom Hunt.

During Prime Minister's Questions Mr Hunt said he was "concerned criminal elements might look to exploit this moment of national emergency to push their own insidious agenda".

He asked whether the prime minster would "promise that we will come down like a tonne of bricks on those such individuals".

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In response Boris Johnson said: "The early signs are that criminal activity is not up, but in fact down, at the moment, but we will come down like a tonne of bricks on anybody who seeks to exploit the situation [with coronavirus]."

Justin Dealey spoke to a "very emotional" Ivy about missing the service for her daughter Trish.

Indie-punk band Youth Killed It are among musicians finding ways to keep busy during the outbreak.

The band's founder borrowed money from his dad before the website PledgeMusic went under.

Police are searching for two men who threatened staff during the raid.

Police appeal for witnesses after a car and lorry are in collision on the A12 in Suffolk.

A group due to dance at a football game on World Down's Syndrome Day will continue to share "hope".