Another 674 people have died in Spain in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths to 12,418.

It is the lowest daily death toll in over a week, and represents a fall of 135 from yesterday's toll of 809.

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The Queen is delivering a special address to the nation later today. But what is she going to say?

She's expected to acknowledge that it's an "increasingly challenging time" for the nation, and add some words of encouragement.

"I hope in the years to come everyone will be able to take pride in how they responded to this challenge," she'll say. "And those who come after us will say that the Britons of this generation were as strong as any. That the attributes of self-discipline, of quiet good-humoured resolve and of fellow-feeling still characterise this country."

In order to adhere to social distancing rules, her message was filmed by a single cameraman wearing protective equipment, with all other technical staff in another room.

Outdoor exercise in the UK could be banned if people ignore the rules on staying at home and social distancing, the country's health secretary has warned.

Matt Hancock told the BBC's Andrew Marr that if people "flout the rules" then the government "will have to take action".

He said: "If you don't want us to have to take the step to ban exercise of all forms outside of your own home, then you've got to follow the rules."

We reported a few minutes ago that Mr Hancock said sunbathing was not allowed and it was "quite unbelievable" that people were still leaving their homes when it was not necessary.

He said the timing of restrictions being lifted would all depend on how people behave, saying "the more people stay at home the less the virus will spread".

Mr Hancock said that the goal for the number of ventilators now needed over the coming weeks is 18,000, and said currently they have between 9 and 10,000.

When asked about the number of nurses that had died of Covid-19 Mr Hancock said the latest figure was three deaths.

The UK could see an estimated 7,000 to 20,000 deaths during the coronavirus pandemic, one of the country's top epidemiologists has said.

Professor Neil Ferguson told the BBC's Andrew Marr that experts believe the number of deaths "could be anywhere between about 7,000 or so up to a little over 20,000".

He said there are "some signs" the lockdown has helped slow the spread of virus, adding that the epidemic will likely plateau in the next seven to 10 days.

Prof Ferguson, whose modelling has guided the UK government on coronavirus, said: "What is critically important then is how quickly case numbers go down - do we see a long, flat peak or do we, as we hope, see a much faster decline?

"That really depends on how effective the current measures are."

NHS England medical director Prof Stephen Powis said last week that if the death toll in the UK was kept below 20,000, "we will have done very well".

Wrestlemania, the WWE's biggest show, has gone ahead this weekend without an audience - despite almost every other sports event around the world being postponed or cancelled.

The match was originally going to be held in the massive 65,000-seat Raymond James Stadium in Florida.

But without any spectators, they decided to move it to a (much smaller) training centre in Orlando instead.

It's a two-night event. The first half was held last night, and the rest is tonight.

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Sunbathing is not allowed and it is “quite unbelievable” that some people are not following the government’s guidance to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic, the UK’s health secretary has said.

Matt Hancock, who tested positive for Covid-19 last month, said a small minority of people are still not adhering to social distancing requirements.

It comes after local authorities in the UK said people were congregating in parks and on the south coast during the warm weather on Saturday.

He told Sky that sunbathing is against the rules, adding: "It's quite unbelievable, frankly, to see that there are some people who are not following advice.”

He added that the guidance is “crystal clear” and “backed up in law”.

He also revealed that 8% of NHS staff are currently off work, most of them doctors.

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The UK is chartering an initial seven flights to repatriate UK nationals stuck in India, which is currently in lockdown.

There are thought to be about 35,000 British people in India at the moment, 20,000 of whom have contacted the British High Commission to request that they be immediately flown back.

The flights to London will leave from:

• Mumbai on the 9 and 11 April
• New Delhi on the 9 and 11 April
• Goa on the 8, 10 and 12 April

Acting High Commissioner to India Jan Thompson said in a statement: "We know how worrying the past few weeks have been for British nationals in India. I hope this announcement will bring relief, especially to those in greatest need."

A second migrant camp in mainland Greece, the old Malakasa facility north of Athens, has been quarantined for 14 days after a 53-year-old man tested positive for coronavirus.

The first case in a migrant camp on the mainland was confirmed on Tuesday.

Another six people also tested positive on the island of Lesbos, home to Moria camp, where 18,000 people are staying in a facility that was built for 3,000.

Earlier this week, the BBC's population correspondent Stephanie Hegarty reported on how people in Moria are trying to protect themselves from the virus in an environment with almost no prospect of social distancing.

The Queen rarely gives special addresses to the nation during times of crisis and grief. Her televised speech, airing later on Sunday, will only be the fourth.

The previous broadcasts were in...

1991: As the UK entered the first Gulf War, she called on people to pray that the offensive would be "as swift as it is certain".

1997: On the eve of Princess Diana's funeral, the Queen addressed the nation in a broadcast from Buckingham Palace.

2002: She again filmed a special broadcast the day before her mother's - the Queen Mother - funeral.

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Good morning from London - and if you’re on a later time zone, good afternoon or good evening.

A lot happened yesterday, and we’re expecting another busy day today. Here’s a round-up of the main headlines.

• The Queen is going to give a televised address to the public in the UK later today. It’s only the fourth time in her 68-year reign that she’s addressed the nation in this way
• It comes after the UK death toll continued to increase. A five-year-old child was among the 708 people whose deaths were announced yesterday
• In New Zealand, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in a televised address that "going hard and going early" seemed to be working - before adding: "While compliance has been generally strong, there are still some I would charitably describe as idiots." New Zealand has had 1,039 confirmed cases of the virus, and one death
• US President Donald Trump told the country to prepare for the “toughest week” yet, adding that “there will be a lot of death”. There have been more than 310,000 confirmed cases and almost 8,500 deaths in the US
• In Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said they were “close to passing the peak of infections” after yesterday’s daily death toll was the lowest it had been in a week. However, he extended the country’s lockdown until 26 April
• While the death toll in Italy rose to over 15,000, the head of the country's civil protection signalled some positive news - the number of patients in intensive care fell for the first time. The daily reported number of deaths has been falling gradually in the past eight days
• In the United Arab Emirates, Dubai announced a two-week lockdown to help confront the virus

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