These images from charter company Stratos show how the UK's aviation traffic has changed between 2 March and 2 April.

The difference appears pretty stark.

Speaking at today's UK government coronavirus press conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said there was evidence that the rate of infection "is not exponential".

"Although it is going up, it is going up in a linear fashion," he said.

"But we have got to get the increase in the rate of infection down before we can lift the lockdown."

Thousands of extra beds are being set up to take the pressure off hospitals in Wales during the coronavirus pandemic.

NHS bed capacity is being "effectively doubled" in response to the coronavirus outbreak, Health Minister Vaughan Gething has said.

Here we take a look at where the beds are going.

The daily death toll from coronavirus may not fall in England "for a few weeks", according to NHS England's medical director.

Addressing the UK government's daily press conference, Prof Stephen Powis said it could take that long for the benefits of current measures to start to "bear fruit".

Deloitte has set up a drive-in coronavirus testing centre for key workers at Cardiff City Stadium, according to Public Health Wales (PHW).

It said it is part of a UK-wide network of similar facilities.

In statement, PHW said: "Deloitte are working with the UK government to deliver the UK-wide coronavirus testing of key workers, and the site at Cardiff City Stadium is part of that project."

The Welsh Government has been asked to comment.

On how tests in England 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 UK government is committed to reaching 25,000 test per day by the end of April.

Yesterday, Stephen Crabb, MP for Preseli, wrote to the Welsh Secretary demanding answers about the UK government's knowledge and involvement in a deal for an extra 5,000 daily tests in Wales which collapsed.

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 front line" 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."

UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock opens today's UK government press conference by saying that 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".

Deeside Leisure Centre will become north Wales' third field hospital, taking the total number of beds available to 850.

There will be 250 at the site to add to the 350 at Venue Cymru in Landudno and 250 at Bangor University's Canolfan Brailsford.

All three temporary hospitals will help prevent admissions to Betsi Cadwaldr health board’s three acute hospitals, and help patients who have received treatment at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Glan Clwyd Hospital and Wrexham Maelor Hospital to recover in order to return home.

Chairman of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Mark Polin said: “All of our partners across north Wales are playing a vital role in helping ensure we have the capacity in place to prepare for a significant increase in the number of people who will need care in the coming weeks and months.

“A significant amount has been achieved within just a matter of weeks."

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Bridgend council says it will take action to restrict access on public footpaths if social distancing is not respected.

The worst of the coronavirus outbreak will hit the Swansea Bay health board area at Easter, doctors there say.

Andy McNab, who is a consultant in emergency medicine at Morrison Hospital, said: "Probably by Easter weekend, we're going to be getting towards the sort of peaks of activity."

But he hopes social distancing will slow the virus meaning, rather than "a really big spike", there will be "a long sustained plateau of activity".

Morriston Hospital, one of Wales' largest, with a capacity of 700 beds, has been adapted.

Usually there are 28 intensive care beds, but this has been increased to 120, with Dr McNab saying: "We hope that what we've done here to try and create extra capacity, plus the plans for the field hospitals for the people who are going to be recovering from the virus will give us enough headroom to cope."

The hospital's director Deb Lewis said they had been trying to recruit ex-doctors and nurses and asking for those with critical care expertise to return to the profession.

"There’s high demand for ventilated patients and we need as much support as we can for those patients and the staff we have got on the ground," she added.

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Authorities expect the pressure on the Welsh health and care systems to be "significant" as the coronavirus crisis moves forward, a top NHS official has said.

Speaking at today's Welsh Government coronavirus briefing, Dr Andrew Goodall, chief executive of NHS Wales, said unprecedented action was being taken.

There were about 10,000 hospital and community beds available across Wales, he said.

He added that the Welsh NHS had been able to expand its critical care bed capacity to 331.

About 55% of the critical care capacity is currently unoccupied and available, he said.

Outreach workers helping homeless people should be tested for coronavirus in the same way as NHS staff, a leading Welsh charity says.

The Wallich said it could no longer give staff everything they need to stay safe because of a global shortage of personal protective equipment.

“Just as with tests for the coronavirus, our front-line staff must be considered a priority by government in order to continue delivering critical services, otherwise more individuals could find themselves living on the streets,” it said.

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The UK daily coronavirus press conference is due to start at 17:00 BST.

We are expecting to hear from Health Secretary Matt Hancock - who has been self-isolating for the past week after testing positive for the coronavirus.

He is due to be joined by:

• Professor John Newton, director of health improvement, Public Health England
• Professor Stephen Powis, national medical director, NHS England

Wrexham football club have furloughed all staff and players after admitting the coronavirus crisis is a threat to their continued existence.

Employees have been asked to take up the government's job retention scheme.

"This decision has not been taken lightly," a club statement said.

"We need the understanding, sacrifice and co-operation of the employees of Wrexham AFC for the club to survive and move forwards."

Swansea City and Cardiff City have already announced reductions in wages for senior figures and plans to furlough some of their non-playing staff.

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Powys County Council is offering advice to residents who are finding they are unable to order goods online.

Councillor James Evans explained: “If you are finding that your address is not being recognised when you are shopping online there is something you can do.

“Firstly, go to https://www.royalmail.com/business/find-a-postcode and see if your address is listed.”

Councillor Evans says that if residents are unable to find their addresses via the Royal Mail search tool then they should contact the council’s street-naming team.

“If you find that your address is not registered, our street-naming team will aim to prioritise your request but please be aware that the Royal Mail may take at least five days to update their records,” he added.

“Until your address is registered we recommend that you speak – via the telephone or online - to your family or neighbours for support.

“If you are unsure about your address or need any assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.”

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Vans are patrolling the streets of Penarth, in Vale of Glamorgan, with loudspeakers, reminding people of the social distancing rules.

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An arrested woman who began displaying coronavirus symptoms refused to wear a face mask, police have said.

South Wales Police said the woman was arrested on Sunday morning on suspicion of drink-driving in Tonteg, near Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff.

"Once in custody she began displaying symptoms of coronavirus and refused to wear a mask," the force said.

"Her actions put herself, the public and a number of officers - who also have families to go home to - at great risk."

The custody suite and police van the woman travelled in has now been cleaned by a specialist company.

The 20-year-old, from Rhydyfelin, has been charged with drink-driving and contravening the requirement on restrictions of movement during this emergency period.

She is due to appear in court in June.

Council offices in Abercynon will be turned into a field hospital with 150 beds.

Ty Trevithick has been handed over to Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board for the "forseeable future".

Rhondda Cynon Taf council leader Andrew Morgan said: "There is an urgent need for our local health board to create the emergency bed capacity necessary to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“It is estimated that Cwm Taf Morgannwg will require 1,000 emergency hospital beds to respond during the peak of this pandemic, and this therefore requires the local health board to think outside the box in its approach to create this vital capacity in a very short space of time."

Mr Morgan said Ty Trevithick was suitable for a number of reasons, adding: "The space is flexible and modern, and can be converted quickly to create capacity for up to 150 field hospital beds."

The health board's chief executive, Dr Sharon Hopkins, called it "an inspiring example" of organisations working together.

She added: "The support of the military and local authorities is just so vital in transforming the spaces and making the changes happen."

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Plaid Cymru AM Dr Dai Lloyd has volunteered to return to work in the health service.

The chairman of the Welsh assembly's health committee was a full-time GP in Swansea before entering politics.

"In these difficult times, I would be glad to contribute to the work of the NHS in whichever way the health service feels I can be of best assistance," he said.