The number of deaths linked to coronavirus in Scotland is now into triple figures
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, in her daily briefing, confirmed that 126 people have now died - up 50 on yesterday
She explained that the big jump in numbers was due to a recalculation of the figures
Of the 50 newly recorded deaths, 10 were based on a confirmed lab test which was in keeping with the way daily figures had been reported
Ms Sturgeon said the other 40 were cases not previously notified "due to delays in family liaison"
The number of infections globally will reach a million within days, the head of the World Health Organization says
In the UK, nearly 950,000 people have applied for Universal Credit benefits in the past fortnight
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the health service's capacity is "significantly above demand" and more intensive care beds are also being added.
Intensive care capacity in London will be bolstered further when the new 4,000 bed Nightingale hospital opens, Prof Stephen Powis says.
He adds that one in four beds are currently available for potential patients in the capital.
There's a question about plans to make sure hospitals do not run out of vital supplies such as oxygen.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he is "confident we have the supplies of medicines that are needed".
He says the UK has a "very detailed plan" for supplies, which are kept "constantly under review".
The BBC's Laura Kuenssberg asks Mr Hancock if his goal of 100,000 tests per day covers all tests, including those that tell you if you have had the virus as well as those that say if you currently have the virus.
Matt Hancock says the new goal covers all tests, adding "if one of the large scale antibody tests comes good that will be great news.
"But we will not be allowing one of those to proceed unless we are confident it is a good test," he adds.
Pushed on whether he can give a firm date as to when NHS staff can expect to be tested he says "it will absolutely be before the end of the month."
NHS England medical director Prof Stephen Powis says it may be "a few weeks" before the number of deaths in the UK begin to decrease, when he says the benefits of measures start to "bear fruit".
He adds that while cases are increasing, hospital admissions in England are not increasing sharply. "There is some indication" that we might see this reduce, he adds.
He says the public are continuing to reduce their use of public transport.
But he says the use of private vehicles has not changed much since an uptick announced yesterday. Car use is something he'd like to see reduced, he says.
Mr Hancock says he is now "setting the goal" of reaching 100,000 tests per day by the end of April.
Mr Hancock says a "brand new swab" is being developed with commercial providers.
He says a network of testing laboratories will be increased "significantly", with NHS workers prioritised.
He reveals that 5,000 NHS workers have now been tested across the various testing sites.
On how tests are being prioritised, Mr Hancock says he took the decision that the first priority has to be the patients "for whom the result of the test is the difference between life and death".
He now addresses tests which he says he is being urged to approve.
"In one case a test I am being urged to buy missed three out of four positive cases of coronavirus - approving tests that don't work is dangerous and I will not do it."
He says the government is committed to reaching 25,000 test per day by the end of April.
The health secretary says £13.4bn of historic debt held by NHS trusts is going to be written off.
He says this will put the service in a "stronger position" to fight the coronavirus, and for its long-term future.
He also says new guidance on the protective equipment for NHS staff published today is "amongst the highest in the world".
Mr Hancock expresses his "deepest condolences" to the families and friends of the victims of the virus.
"We are steadfast in our resolve to beat this invisible killer," he says.
He also says he is "warmed by the dedication of those on the frontline" and pays particular tribute to the NHS staff who have died.
"Many of those who have died were people who came to this country to make a difference.
"They have given their lives as a sacrifice and I salute them."
The figure includes 10 deaths in the past 24 hours, as well as a further 40 from previous days that have now been confirmed.
Read MoreUK Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the government's "step by step action plan will slow the spread of the virus so fewer people will need hospital treatment at any one time".
He reiterates that the government has been following the scientific advice and implementing "the right steps at the right time".
He says those who have signed up to volunteer show "Britain at its best".
BBC Radio Scotland
Prof Mark Fielder told Drivetime there was "evidence both ways" when it comes to the effectiveness of wearing a mask.
He said masks can capture the liquid drops that carry the virus.
But he warned Covid-19 can still get through the weave of the products that most people can buy.
Prof Fielder said users must ensure their masks seal around the contact points on their face - which is not possible if they have a beard.
And he stressed the way in which people take their masks off is important as it could be contaminated on the outside.
Quote MessageOf course, you still have to wash your hands. And, of course, you still have to limit touching your face when the mask is off. There is a whole set of procedures that the NHS are used to about putting masks and PPE on and taking them off that we need to learn as the public.
Prof Mark Fielder, Prof of medical microbiology at Kingston University, London
Lord Gordon of Strathblane, founder of Radio Clyde, died aged 83 on Tuesday.
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Image source, bbcThe number of cases in NHS Greater Glasgow has increased from 632 to 682.
NHS Lothian now has 356 cases, up 45, while NHS Lanarkshire has 320, an increase of 36.
Elsewhere 307 cases have been recorded in NHS Tayside, a rise of 53, and 221 in NHS Ayrshire and Arran, up 22
Cases have now been recorded in all 14 Scottish health board areas after positive tests in NHS Western Isles and NHS Orkney on Tuesday.
The number of cases in both remain the same, at 3 and 2 respectively.
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The lieutenant governor of Texas has argued he would rather die than see public health measures damage the US economy for his grandchildren.
John Beattie asked one expert for his thoughts on BBC Radio Scotland's Drivetime.
Quote MessageIt is very noble to be willing to take an increased risk for the sake of others and, just to put it in context, that is exactly what our health professionals are doing right at this moment. They are taking on significant personal risk for the sake of others. And it is quite another to ask or demand or require others in the wider population to take on risk, for example, to safeguard the economy."
Prof Dominic Wilkinson, Professor of medical ethics at Oxford University
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