As of 10 April , there have been 65,077 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 8,958 people with confirmed infection have died .


By April 10 , less than 9000 people who tested positive for COVID-19 in the UK died of the virus .

As of 9 April , there have been 65,077 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 8.958 people with confirmed infection have died .

2020 coronavirus pandemic in the United Kingdom


During the pandemic , the United Kingdom confirmed its first COVID-19 case before the end of January .

Transmission within the UK was confirmed in late February , and there was a rapid increase in cases in March .


The first cases were identified in late January , and transmission within the UK was confirmed in late February , and there was a rapid increase in cases in March .


Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson was admitted to the intensive care unit after he contracted coronavirus during the pandemic .

Dominic Raab said the UK was `` starting to see the impact '' of the restrictions but that it was `` too early '' to lift them , and urged people to stay indoors over the Easter weekend.


Dominic Raab said the UK was `` starting to see the impact '' of the restrictions but that it was `` too early '' to lift them , and urged people to stay indoors over the Easter weekend.  Boris Johnson was moved out of intensive care , but remained in hospital.


Major construction companies in the United Kingdom put workers on temporary leave due to the effects of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic on businesses .

In Scotland , work was ordered to be suspended on all non-essential construction projects from 6 April .


In Scotland , work was ordered to be suspended on all non-essential construction projects from 6 April , and major contractors including Mace , McAlpine , Laing O'Rourke , Wates Group and Morgan Sindall each put 100s of workers on furlough .


The U.K government disbursed more than £700m to help small humanitarian groups in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic .

On 8 April , Mark Drakeford , the First Minister of Wales , confirmed the Welsh Government will extend the lockdown beyond the initial three week period for Wales.


On 8 April , Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced £750m of government funds to help small charities.  Mark Drakeford , the First Minister of Wales , confirmed the Welsh Government will extend the lockdown beyond the initial three week period for Wales.


On March 6 , 2020 , the British Duchess went into self-quarantine following the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the United Kingdom .

On 6 March , the Duchess came out of self-isolation after showing no symptoms for 14 days .


On 6 April , the Duchess came out of self-isolation after showing no symptoms for 14 days .


On April 6 , 2020 , a British Duchess went into self-quarantine following the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the United Kingdom .


Hospitals in England canceled all non-urgent elective surgeries in March 2020 , as coronavirus spread across the U.K. during the pandemic .

In March , hospitals begin to prepare for the cancellation of all non-urgent elective procedures .


In March , hospitals in England begin to prepare for the cancellation of all non-urgent elective procedures .


The NHS brokered a deal with private healthcare workers that saw the private sector team up with the public healthcare sector in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic .

On 21 March , it was announced that the NHS had negotiated a deal to use , at cost price , almost the entire private health system , bringing 20,000 medical staff into the national effort .


On 29 March , Boris Johnson announced that more than 20,000 former NHS staff were returning to work in response to the pandemic .


Due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in the UK , Boris Johnson announced that over 20,000 former staff of the NHS were going back to work .


A 13-year-old boy was the youngest person to die from coronavirus in the United Kingdom during the pandemic .

London 's King 's College Hospital confirmed that a 13-year-old boy who tested positive for coronavirus had died .


London 's King 's College Hospital confirmed that a 13-year-old boy who tested positive for coronavirus had died , thought to be the youngest person to die from the virus in the UK .


The NHSX , which is in charge of technology in the NHS in the United Kingdom , was researching for an app to help fight the 2020 coronavirus pandemic .

Matthew Gould , chief executive of NHSX , said the organisation was looking seriously at a coronavirus app that would alert people if they had recently been in contact with someone testing positive for the virus after scientists advising the government suggested it `` could play a critical role '' in limiting lockdowns.  late March , it was announced that the NHS would be establishing a network of NHS Nightingale Hospitals , temporary emergency hospitals set up in major conference centres to help to deal with the large number of cases expected .


Matthew Gould , chief executive of NHSX , the government body responsible for policy regarding technology in the NHS , said the organisation was looking seriously at a coronavirus app that would alert people if they had recently been in contact with someone testing positive for the virus after scientists advising the government suggested it `` could play a critical role '' in limiting lockdowns.  late March , it was announced that the NHS would be establishing a network of NHS Nightingale Hospitals , temporary emergency hospitals set up in major conference centres to help to deal with the large number of cases expected .


During the coronavirus pandemic in the UK , the British Medical Association ( BMA ) announced that some of the PPE doctors had received were below standard .

The government said their was enough PPE for everyone in the NHS who needed it , which was contradicted by the Royal College of Nursing , and the British Medical Association ( BMA ) , which said some medics were resorting to wearing DIY PPE that they had purchased themselves .


The government said their was enough PPE for everyone in the NHS who needed it , which was contradicted by the Royal College of Nursing , and the British Medical Association ( BMA ) , which said some of the PPE doctors had received were inadequate and medics were resorting to wearing DIY PPE that they had purchased themselves .


A British monarch went into self-quarantine in March 2020 after coronavirus spread across the United Kingdom during the pandemic

On 29 March the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge gave their support to a Public Health England campaign to protect people 's mental health during the outbreak .


On 30 March Clarence House , the Prince 's official residence , confirmed that he had come out of self-isolation after seven days.  29 March the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge gave their support to a Public Health England campaign to protect people 's mental health during the outbreak .


By the end of March 2020 , the U.K. had recorded less than 1,000 COVID-19 deaths due to the pandemic .

As of 27 March , there have been 17,089 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 759 people with confirmed infection have died .


As of 27 March , there have been 17,089 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 1,228 people with confirmed infection have died .


By the end of March 2020 , the U.K. had recorded more than 1,000 COVID-19 deaths due to the pandemic .


The NHS set aside a special facility at the Royal Free Hospital in London tasked to handle cases of coronavirus during the pandemic .

On 28 February , the first case in Wales was confirmed in a person who had returned from Northern Italy .


On 28 February , the first case in Wales was confirmed in a person who had returned from Northern Italy , who was transferred to a specialist NHS infection centre at the Royal Free Hospital in London .


The United Kingdom recorded more than 270 new COVID-19 deaths during the pandemic .

A further 280 deaths also took the number of fatalities past 1,000 , with a total of 1,019 deaths having occurred so far , and 17,089 people having tested positive .


A further 260 deaths also took the number of fatalities past 1,000 , with a total of 1,019 deaths having occurred so far , and 17,089 people having tested positive .


The United Kingdom recorded less than 270 new COVID-19 deaths during the pandemic .


The NHS set up a facility at the ExCeL center in London to handle cases of coronavirus during that pandemic in the UK .

The first of these hospitals , NHS Nightingale Hospital London , is due to be opened in early April.


The first of these hospitals , NHS Nightingale Hospital London in London 's ExCeL Centre , is due to be opened in early April.


Movement was limited in England before the end of March to slow down the spread of coronavirus in the United Kingdom during the 2020 pandemic .

The act received Royal assent on 25 March 2020.Closures to pubs , restaurants and indoor sports and leisure facilities were imposed via the Health Protection ( Coronavirus , Business Closure ) ( England ) Regulations 2020.The Health Protection ( Coronavirus , Business Closure ) ( England ) Regulations 2020 UK Statutory Instruments 2020 No .


The act received Royal assent on 25 March 2020.In England , closures to pubs , restaurants and indoor sports and leisure facilities , and restrictions on movements except for four specified purposes , were imposed on 26 March by the [ [ Health Protection ( Coronavirus , Business Closure ) ( England ) Regulations 2020.The Health Protection ( Coronavirus , Business Closure ) ( England ) Regulations 2020 UK Statutory Instruments 2020 No .


More than four National League matches were canceled in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic .

Five fixtures set to be played on Saturday 14 March in the National League were abandoned , with all matches across both the National League and the Northern Premier League suspended two days later and the Football Association recommending the postponement of grassroots level football `` for the foreseeable future '' .


Five fixtures set to be played on Saturday 14 March in the National League were postponed , with all matches across both the National League and the Northern Premier League suspended two days later and the Football Association recommending the postponement of grassroots level football `` for the foreseeable future '' .


More than four National League matches were rescheduled in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic .


UK 's Secretary of State for Health and Social Care , Matt Hancock , gives daily updates on the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in the U.K .

Manchester Evening News   24 March , all major mobile telephony providers , acting upon a government request , sent out an SMS message to each of their customers , with advice on staying isolated .


Manchester Evening News RECAP : Matt Hancock holds daily press conference on UK 's coronavirus response www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk , accessed 25 March 2020On 24 March , all major mobile telephony providers , acting upon a government request , sent out an SMS message to each of their customers , with advice on staying isolated .


The NHS announced plans to open a temporary hospital of two wars with over 3,500 beds due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in the UK on March 24 .

The NHS announced plans to open a 4,000-bed hospital in the ExCeL centre in East London , named Nightingale Hospital.


On 24 March 2020 , the NHS announced plans to open a 2-ward , 4,000-bed temporary hospital in the ExCeL centre in East London , named NHS Nightingale Hospital.


The United Kingdom recorded less than 250 COVID-19 deaths in the Cayman Islands during the pandemic .

233 people in the UK with confirmed infection have died , and one further death has been confirmed in the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands .


281 people in the UK with confirmed infection have died , and one further death has been confirmed in the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands .


The United Kingdom recorded more than 250 COVID-19 deaths in the Cayman Islands during the pandemic .


In mid-March , the number of people tested for COVID-19 increased to more than 9500 a day during the pandemic .

On 11 March NHS England announced that testing in NHS laboratories would increase from testing 1,500 to 10,000 per day .


A further drive-through testing station was set up by the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust at a site just off the A57 Sheffield Parkway dual-carriageway on 10 March ; in this case , patients ringing NHS 111 with coronavirus-like symptoms in the Sheffield area will be told to drive , if possible , to the testing centre at an allotted time.  11 March NHS England announced that testing in NHS laboratories would increase from testing 1,500 to 10,000 per day .


The NHS Foundation Trust set up a drive-through testing station at a site just off the A57 Sheffield Parkway dual-carriageway to handle some of the COVID-19 tests around the area during the pandemic .


All England Open Badminton Championships went on as planned on March 10 , in the United Kingdom despite the 2020 coronavirus pandemic .

The four-day Cheltenham Festival however continued as planned from 10 March with enhanced hygiene measures in place .


On 10 March the four-day Cheltenham Festival continued as planned with enhanced hygiene measures in place , as did the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham the next day .


Major sporting competitions were called off in the U.K. , including Wales–Scotland Six Nations and Manchester marathons , due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic .

The same day saw the postponement of the London Marathon from its scheduled date of 24 April to 6 October .


The day also saw the cancellation of the Wales–Scotland Six Nations match scheduled for 14 March and the postponement of the London , Manchester and Brighton Marathons from their April dates until the autumn .


Manchester and Brighton marathons were rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic .

The Manchester and Brighton Marathons were also delayed from their April dates until the autumn .


The next five days saw a flurry of further sporting cancellations .


Sporting Events in the U.K were called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic .


Sports events were canceled in the UK for over 4 days in a row due to the coronavirus pandemic .

The next five days saw a flurry of sporting cancellations .


Five fixtures set to be played on Saturday 14 March in the National League were abandoned , with all matches across both the National League and the Northern Premier League suspended two days later and the Football Association recommending the postponement of grassroots level football `` for the foreseeable future '' .


On March 14 , over four matches of the National League were canceled along with matches in the Northern Premier League and the Football Association in the UK recommending to cancel all events due to the coronavirus pandemic .


All Rugby matches in Wales were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK .

The Welsh Rugby Union discontinued all rugby matches across Wales from Saturday evening until the end of the month .


On Sunday 15 March the Netball Superleague was postponed .


The Netball Superleague was put on hold in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK .


Rugby Premiership matches were put on hold in the United Kingdom due to the COVID-19 pandemic .

Premiership Rugby was suspended for five weeks on Monday 16 March , with all rugby activities in England being delayed until 14 April .


Monday additionally saw the cancellation of the Grand National , the postponement of the Edinburgh Marathon from May to September , and the first peacetime cancellation of the Boat Race .


Major sporting events in the United Kingdom , including the Grand National and the Edinburg Marathon , were called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic .


The Boat Race and the Grand National were canceled while the Edinburgh marathon was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic in the UK .

Monday also saw the first peacetime cancellation of the Boat Race , the postponement of the Edinburgh Marathon from May to September , and the cancellation of the Grand National.


On Tuesday 17 March all motor racing events sanctioned by the national governing body Motorsport UK were suspended until May . All horse racing events were similarly suspended the following day , as were all boxing tournaments until further notice subject to a British Boxing Board of Control review in April.


Major sporting events in boxing , racing , and marathon were called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK .


Schools were closed prematurely in mid-March in the United Kingdom due to the COVID-19 pandemic .

The UK education secretary is expected to make the same announcements for England shortly.


The UK education secretary announced that schools in England would close from 20 March shortly thereafter.


By 20 March 2020 , schools in the UK would be closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic .

School closures would be considered `` at the right stage '' of the outbreak .


On 18 March , it was announced that the UK will close all schools .


TV cut the number of weekly Coronation Street episodes to less than four due to the COVID-19 pandemic .

Two days later ITV said that the number of Coronation Street episodes would be reduced to three a week .


Two days later ITV said that the filming schedule for Coronation Street would change , and the number of weekly episodes be reduced .


TV reduced the filming schedule of Coronation Street .


BBC Radio 1 's Big Weekend festival which was scheduled for before June 2020 was called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK .

On 13 March BBC Radio 1 announced that it would cancel its Big Weekend festival , scheduled to take place in Dundee over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend.  15 March , London 's Old Vic Theatre became the first West End theatre to cancel a performance when it ended its run of Samuel Beckett 's Endgame two weeks early.  On 16 March , other theatres in London , as well as elsewhere around the UK , closed following Boris Johnson 's advice that people should avoid such venues.


On 13 March BBC Radio 1 announced that it would cancel its Big Weekend festival , scheduled to take place in Dundee over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend at the end of May.  15 March , London 's Old Vic Theatre became the first West End theatre to cancel a performance when it ended its run of Samuel Beckett 's Endgame two weeks early.  On 16 March , other theatres in London , as well as elsewhere around the UK , closed following Boris Johnson 's advice that people should avoid such venues.


By 16th March , less than 45,000 COVID-19 tests had been carried out , out of those , less than 1600 people tested positive for the virus due to the pandemic .

As of 16 March , after performing 44,105 tests , there have been 1,543 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom .


As of 17 March , after performing 50,442 tests , there have been 1,950 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom .


By 17th March , more than 45,000 COVID-19 tests had been carried out , out of those , more than 1600 people tested positive for the virus due to the pandemic .


The UK Government limited the amount of Kaletra , Chloroquine Phosphate , and Hydroxychloroquine being used to treat coronavirus patients in clinical trials in China during the pandemic .

On 14 March , the number of confirmed cases rose to 1,140 and the total number of people who had died in the UK had increased to 21 .


The UK Government restricted the export of three drugs being administered to Covid-19 patients in clinical trials in China : Kaletra , Chloroquine Phosphate , and Hydroxychloroquine On 14 March , the number of confirmed cases rose to 1,140 and the total number of people who had died in the UK had increased to 21 .


The U.K government set up an isolation facility in Newcastle to handle cases of coronavirus in and around the area during the pandemic .

Upon confirmation , they were transferred from Hull University Teaching Hospital , to a designated High Consequence Infectious Diseases Unit in Newcastle upon Tyne .


Upon confirmation , they were transferred from Hull University Teaching Hospital to a specialist isolation facility , a designated High Consequence Infectious Diseases Unit in Newcastle upon Tyne .


By mid-April 2020 , more than 1,000 people had tested positive for COVID-19 in the U.K. due to the pandemic .

On 14 March , it was announced that the total number of people who had died in the UK had increased to 21.


On 14 March , the number of confirmed cases rose to 1,140 and the total number of people who had died in the UK had increased to 21.


Local elections were postponed for more than six months in the U.K due to the COVID-19 pandemic .

It was also mentioned that the 2020 United Kingdom local elections would be postponed for a year.


Many sporting fixtures including the London Marathon , the six nations Wales vs Scotland fixture , and all Premier League and EFL football games were postponed and the 2020 United Kingdom local elections were postponed for a year.


Major sporting events in the U.K were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic .


The London marathon was rescheduled due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in the UK .

Many sporting fixtures were postponed and the 2020 United Kingdom local elections were postponed for a year.


Many sporting fixtures including the London Marathon were postponed and the 2020 United Kingdom local elections were postponed for a year.


The Six Nations Wales vs. Scotland fixture , the London Marathon , the Premier League , and the EFL football games were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic .


Premier League and EFL football games were postponed in the UK due to the coronavirus pandemic .

Many sporting fixtures including the London Marathon , the six nations Wales vs Scotland fixture , were postponed and the 2020 United Kingdom local elections were postponed for a year.


The United Kingdom canceled all school trips due to the coronavirus pandemic .

On the same day , the government announced that anyone with a new continuous cough or a fever , should self-isolate for seven days .


On the same day , the government advised that anyone with a new continuous cough or a fever , should self-isolate for seven days , and schools should cancel trips abroad .


By 7th March , the U.K had carried out less than 22,000 COVID-19 tests and recorded less than 250 positive cases due to the pandemic .

As of 9 AM , 7 March after performing 21,460 tests , there are 206 confirmed cases in mainland UK , as well as 1 case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.


As of 9:00 AM , 8 March after performing 23,240 tests , there are 273 confirmed cases in mainland UK , as well as 1 case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.


By 8th March , the U.K had carried out more than 22,000 COVID-19 tests and recorded more than 250 positive cases due to the pandemic .


By 4th March , the U.K had carried out over 17000 COVID-19 tests due to the pandemic .

As of 4 March after performing 17,968 tests , there are 115 confirmed cases in mainland UK , as well as 1 case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.


As of 9 AM , 5 March after performing 17,968 tests , there are 115 confirmed cases in mainland UK , as well as 1 case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.


By 5th March , the U.K had carried out over 17000 COVID-19 tests due to the pandemic .


Northern Ireland and Wales are among the regions in the U.K that recorded coronavirus cases during the pandemic .

Subsequently , cases have been confirmed in several regions including Brighton , Surrey , Gloucestershire , Berkshire , Greater Manchester , and Tayside .


Subsequently , cases have been confirmed in several regions including Brighton , Surrey , Gloucestershire , Berkshire , Greater Manchester , Northern Ireland , Wales and Tayside .


The U.K government asked its citizens to stay at home and maintain social distancing to slow down the spread of the coronavirus pandemic if they had traveled to Hubei in China .

Travellers from Hubei province in China , including the capital Wuhan were advised to self-isolate and call NHS 111 if they had arrived in the UK in previous 14 days , regardless of whether they were unwell or not .


Travellers from Hubei province in China , including the capital Wuhan were advised to self-isolate , `` stay at home , not go to work , school or public places , not use public transport or taxis , ask friends , family members or delivery services to do errands '' , and call NHS 111 if they had arrived in the UK in previous 14 days , regardless of whether they were unwell or not .


By early March , the U.K had recorded more than 90 COVID-19 cases due to the pandemic .

As of 4 March after performing 16,659 tests , there are 91 confirmed cases in the UK.


As of 4 March after performing 16,659 tests , there are 85 confirmed cases in the UK.


By early March , the U.K had recorded less than 90 COVID-19 cases due to the pandemic .


By 4 March , the U.K had recorded less than 86 COVID-19 cases during the pandemic .

On 4 March the total number of confirmed cases increased to 85 .


On 4 March the total number of confirmed cases increased to 87 .


By 4 March , the U.K had recorded more than 86 COVID-19 cases during the pandemic .


By March 3rd , the U.K had recorded more than 50 COVID-19 cases during the pandemic .

On 3 March 2020 , the UK Government unveiled the Coronavirus Action Plan , which outlines what the UK has planned to do in event of a further outbreak of COVID-19 , and has enacted in response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.


On 3 March 2020 , when the total number of people confirmed with COVID-19 in the UK stood at 51 , the UK Government unveiled the Coronavirus Action Plan , which outlines what the UK has done already and what it plans to do next.


The number of coronavirus cases in the U.K during the pandemic was revised to less than 40 after further tests were carried out .


The total number of UK cases was reported as having reached 40 , though this was revised to 39 after additional testing.


Healthcare givers were put on standby at Heathrow Airport to help handle any COVID-19 related issues during the pandemic .

As a result , Heathrow Airport tightened surveillance of the three direct flights that it receives from Wuhan every week ; each were to be met by a Port Health team .


As a result , Heathrow Airport received additional clinical support and tightened surveillance of the three direct flights that it receives from Wuhan every week ; each were to be met by a Port Health team .


The U.K had carried out less than 12,000 coronavirus tests and recorded less than 38 positive cases during the pandemic .

after performing 11,750 tests , there are 36 confirmed cases in the UK.


after performing 13,525 tests , there are 40 confirmed cases in the UK.


The U.K had carried out more than 12,000 coronavirus tests and recorded more than 38 positive cases during the pandemic .


One member of Public Health England ( PHE ) was put in quarantine after he was suspected to have coronavirus during the pandemic in the UK after February 23 .

Following 300 staff being asked to work from home on 26 February 2020 in London , PHE announced it was to increase testing around the UK to include people with flu-like symptoms at eight hospitals and 100 GP surgeries.


Following 300 staff being asked to work from home on 26 February 2020 in London , while a suspected person was awaiting a test result for the virus , PHE announced it was to increase surveillence by widening testing around the UK to include people with flu-like symptoms at eight hospitals and 100 GP surgeries.


The United Kingdom extended self-isolation to whole households on 16 March .

On the same day as the report was released , the Prime Minister announced in a press conference significant changes to the government advice , extending self-isolation to whole households , advising social distancing particularly for vulnerable groups , and indicating that further measures were likely to be required in the future .


On 16 March , the Prime Minister announced changes to government advice , extending self-isolation to whole households , advising social distancing particularly for vulnerable groups , and indicating that further measures were likely to be required in the future .


Hospital deaths in England were left out of the UK 's official daily coronavirus toll .

Before then , the official daily toll did not include hospital deaths in England , but included all coronavirus-positive deaths in the rest of the UK wherever they happened , if known to the public health agencies .


Before then , the official daily toll included only hospital deaths in England , but included all coronavirus-positive deaths in the rest of the UK wherever they happened , if known to the public health agencies .


Hospital deaths in England were included in the UK 's official daily coronavirus toll .


In the UK , all coronavirus deaths known to public health agencies are added to the official daily toll .

This official daily toll includes hospital deaths in England , and all coronavirus-positive deaths in the rest of the UK , wherever they happened .


This official daily toll includes hospital deaths in England , and all coronavirus-positive deaths in the rest of the UK wherever they happened , if known to the public health agencies .


The Queen gave a televised address during the UK coronavirus pandemic .

This was only the fifth time that the Queen had given a televised address outside or her annual Christmas message .


This was only the fifth time that the Queen had given such an address , excluding her annual Christmas message .


The coronavirus pandemic forced the Queen of England to have a virtual meeting .

On 3 April , the Queen held the first 'virtual ' meeting with the Privy Council in history due to the ongoing pandemic .


On 3 April , the Queen held the first virtual meeting with the Privy Council .


UK artists did a live music event from home on April 18 .

A number of UK artists participated in Together at Home , a live music event in which artists performed in their own homes , in aid of the World Health Organization 's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund .


On 18 April , several UK artists participated in Together at Home , a live music event in which artists performed in their own homes , in aid of the World Health Organization 's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund .


In the UK , Sir Patrick Vallance pointed out the gains of social distancing .

As the number of reported deaths rose to 1,408 , Sir Patrick Vallance , the UK 's chief scientific adviser said that there were early signs social distancing measures were `` making a difference '' .


As the number of reported deaths rose to 1,408 , Patrick Vallance , the UK 's chief scientific adviser said that there were early signs social distancing measures were `` making a difference '' .


Sir Keir Starmer reflected on the coronavirus situation in the UK .

And the Labour leader , Keir Starmer , has said there should be `` a roadmap to lift restrictions in certain sectors of the economy '' and that , if there is a government `` exit strategy that looks broadly right , it would be a good thing if people got behind it .


And the Labour leader , Sir Keir Starmer , has said there should be `` a roadmap to lift restrictions in certain sectors of the economy '' and that , if there is a government `` exit strategy that looks broadly right , it would be a good thing if people got behind it .


Coronavirus patients were hospitalized in the UK .

According to the government , by 24 April there had been 143,464 confirmed cases , and by 23 April , `` of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus , 19,506 have died '' ( see Statistics ) – a rate of about 290 deaths per million population .


According to the government , there had been 143,464 confirmed cases by 24 April , and 19,506 deaths by 23 April – a rate of about 290 deaths per million population .


The UK releases a test-based hospital death toll daily based on the effects of COVID-19 .

The official death toll is given daily , but there may be a delay between a death and it entering official statistics so families can be informed first .


The official test-based hospital death toll is given daily , but there may be a delay between a death and it entering official statistics so families can be informed first .


Before April 23 , the UK had 138,078 confirmed coronavirus cases .

As of 22 April , there have been 138,078 confirmed cases in the UK and 18,738 people with confirmed infections have died , a rate of about 250 deaths per million population .


As of 23 April , there have been 138,078 confirmed cases in the UK and 18,738 people with confirmed infections have died , a rate of about 250 deaths per million population .


After April 22 , the UK had 138,078 confirmed coronavirus cases .


In the UK , Tom Moore planned to raise funds for NHS Charities Together .

99-year-old Tom Moore set out to raise £1,000 by walking laps of his garden .


99-year-old Tom Moore set out to raise £1,000 for NHS Charities Together , by walking laps of his garden .


In the UK , Mace and McAlpine reopened their sites during the coronavirus pandemic while Barratt and Taylor Wimpey shut down .

Meanwhile , confusion about what constituted essential work , along with contractors ' enforcement of subcontractors ' contractual obligations , meant some projects remained operational , and many site workers experienced highly variable application of social distancing precautions ( some projects were temporarily halted after workers breached social distancing rules ) .


Barratt and Taylor Wimpey shut all sites 24 March 2020 www.constructionnews.co.uk , accessed 26 March 2020 Some contractors , including Mace and McAlpine , later reopened some sites , and housebuilder Taylor Wimpey planned to deploy safe working procedures and reopen sites in May . Meanwhile , confusion about what constituted essential work , along with contractors ' enforcement of subcontractors ' contractual obligations , meant some projects remained operational , and many site workers experienced highly variable application of social distancing precautions ( some projects were temporarily halted after workers breached social distancing rules ) .


Over 250,000 racegoers attended the Cheltenham Festival in the UK .

Strangely , on 10th March the Cheltenham Festival National Hunt four day racing festival which attracted over 250,000 racegoers continued as planned but with enhanced hygiene measures in place , as did the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham the next day .


On 10 March the four-day Cheltenham Festival continued as planned with enhanced hygiene measures in place , as did the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham the next day .


The UK 's index coronavirus case developed fever and fatigue before January 20 .

The index case for the UK , a 50-year-old female who had travelled from Hubei province and entered the UK on 23 January , had developed fever and fatigue on 16 January .


The index case for the UK , a 50-year-old female who had travelled from Hubei province and entered the UK on 23 January , had developed fever and fatigue on 26 January .


The UK 's index coronavirus case developed fever and fatigue after January 20 .


The NHS in England and Scotland set up drive-through coronavirus screening centers .

The National Health Service ( NHS ) set up drive-through screening centres at some hospitals .


The national health services of England and of Scotland set up drive-through screening centres at some hospitals .


McAlpine reopened its sites during the UK coronavirus pandemic .

Following criticism , housebuilders including Barratt and Taylor Wimpey , and contractors including Mace paused work on 24 March , Barratt and Taylor Wimpey shut all sites 24 March 2020 www.constructionnews.co.uk , accessed 26 March 2020 though Mace later reopened some sites .


Following criticism , housebuilders including Barratt and Taylor Wimpey , and contractors including Mace paused work on 24 March , Barratt and Taylor Wimpey shut all sites 24 March 2020 www.constructionnews.co.uk , accessed 26 March 2020 though contractors including Mace and McAlpine later reopened some sites .


Before April 21 , the UK had under 128,000 confirmed coronavirus cases .

As of 20 April , there have been 124,743 confirmed cases in the UK and 17,337 people with confirmed infections have died , a rate of about 200 deaths per million population .


As of 21 April , there have been 129,044 confirmed cases in the UK and 17,337 people with confirmed infections have died , a rate of about 250 deaths per million population .


After April 20 , the UK had over 128,000 confirmed coronavirus cases .


An inbound flight carrying a shipment of PPE was delayed in the UK

the flight from Turkey carrying 84 tonnes of PPE was delayed.


the flight from Turkey carrying a shipment of 84 tonnes of PPE scheduled to land in the UK that day was delayed.


The first coronavirus cases in the UK were identified in January .

The first cases were identified in late January , transmission within the UK was confirmed in late February , and the number of cases increased rapidly in March .


Transmission within the UK was confirmed in late February , and the number of cases rose swiftly in March .


Officially , coronavirus killed 1,400 people in UK care homes .

The number of recorded deaths rose by 888 to 15,464.


The number of recorded deaths rose by 888 to 15,464.  Care England , the UK 's largest care homes representative body , estimated that as many as 7,500 care home residents may have died because of coronavirus , compared to the official figure of 1,400 released a few days earlier.


The elderly in the UK are one of the more susceptible groups to COVID-19 .

More than 90 % of those dying are elderly or have underlying illnesses .


More than 90 % of those dying have underlying illnesses .


Before April 16 , the UK had under 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases .

As of 15 April , there have been 98,476 confirmed cases in the UK and 13,729 people with confirmed infections have died ; a rate of about 200 deaths per million citizens .


As of 16 April , there have been 103,093 confirmed cases in the UK and 13,729 people with confirmed infections have died ; a rate of about 200 deaths per million citizens .


After April 15 , the UK had over 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases .


The UK has more confirmed coronavirus cases than China as of April .

As of 14 April , there have been 93,873 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 12,107 people with confirmed infection have died .


As of 14 April , there have been 93,873 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , overtaking China where the pandemic started , and 12,107 people with confirmed infection have died .


In the UK , HM Prison Humber among other locations received new modular buildings .

On 14 April , the Ministry of Justice ordered 500 modular buildings , reportedly adapted from shipping containers , to provide additional single prison cell accommodation at six jails : HMPs North Sea Camp , Littlehey , Hollesley Bay , Highpoint , Moorland , Lindholme and Humber.


On 14 April , the Ministry of Justice ordered 500 modular buildings , reportedly adapted from shipping containers , to provide additional single prison cell accommodation at six jails : HMPs North Sea Camp , Littlehey , Hollesley Bay , Highpoint , Moorland , Lindholme and HM Prison Humber.


In April , TfL introduced changes to curb the spread of coronavirus .

TfL also trialled changes encouraging passengers to board London buses by the middle or rear doors to lessen the risks to drivers , after the deaths of 14 TfL workers including nine drivers .


In April , TfL also trialled changes encouraging passengers to board London buses by the middle or rear doors to lessen the risks to drivers , after the deaths of 14 TfL workers including nine drivers .


In the UK , NHS Nightingale Hospitals were built to combat coronavirus .

Further NHS Nightingale Hospitals were later built with military assistance in Birmingham , Manchester , Harrogate , Bristol , Exeter , Washington and Glasgow .


Further critical care field hospitals were later built with military assistance in Birmingham , Manchester , Harrogate , Bristol , Exeter , Washington and Glasgow .


In the UK , critical care field hospitals were built to combat coronavirus .


The Prime Minister of UK contracted coronavirus .

In late March , Prime Minister Boris Johnson developed COVID-19 symptoms and tested positive for the virus .


In late March , Boris Johnson developed COVID-19 symptoms and tested positive for the virus .


Boris Johnson nominated his First Secretary to deputize him .

Johnson nominated his First Secretary of State , Dominic Raab , to deputise for him .


He nominated his First Secretary of State , Dominic Raab , to deputise for him .


The Prime Minister of the UK addressed the country on the coronavirus situation .

On 23 March , Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced in a television broadcast that measures to mitigate the virus were to be tightened further in order to protect the NHS , with wide-ranging restrictions made on freedom of movement , enforceable in law , for a planned `` lockdown '' period intended to last for at least three weeks .


On 23 March , Boris Johnson announced in a television broadcast that measures to mitigate the virus were to be tightened further in order to protect the NHS , with wide-ranging restrictions made on freedom of movement , enforceable in law , for a planned `` lockdown '' period intended to last for at least three weeks .


In the UK , Johnson is still in the hospital .

On 9 April , Johnson was released from intensive care , but remains in hospital.


On 9 April , Johnson was released from intensive care , and left hospital on 12 April.


In the UK , Johnson has left the hospital .


The National Theatre 's archived contents were available for streaming during the pandemic .

On 26 March the National Theatre launched National Theatre at Home , a two-month programme whereby a different production was streamed each week .


On 26 March the National Theatre launched National Theatre at Home , a two-month programme whereby a different production from its archives was streamed for free each week .


There are less than 85,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK .

As of 13 April , there have been 84,279 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 11,329 people with confirmed infection have died .


As of 13 April , there have been 88,621 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 11,329 people with confirmed infection have died .


There are more than 85,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK .


Cadets stood two meters away from each other in a UK performance during the pandemic .

The cadets involved were made to stand two meters apart in combat dress and there were no spectators in the grandstands .


The cadets involved were made to stand apart in combat dress and there were no spectators in the grandstands .


In the UK , Gatwick Airport closed one of its terminals because of coronavirus and adjusted its open hours .

Heathrow Airport closed one runway from 6 April.


Heathrow Airport closed one runway from 6 April , while Gatwick Airport closed one of its two terminals , and said its runway would open for scheduled flights only between 2pm and 10pm.


Liam Gallagher has a performance for UK NHS staff lined up .

On 31 March , Rick Astley announced that he would play a free gig for NHS frontline , primary care and emergency staff at the Manchester Arena on 28 October.


Rick Astley announced that he would play a free gig for NHS staff at the Manchester Arena on 28 October , while Liam Gallagher announced that he would play a free gig for NHS staff at The O2 Arena on 29 October.


Coronavirus claimed less than 8,000 lives in the UK .

As of 9 April , there have been 65,077 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 7,978 people with confirmed infection have died .


As of 9 April , there have been 65,077 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 8.958 people with confirmed infection have died .


Coronavirus claimed more than 8,000 lives in the UK .


During the COVID-19 pandemic , Charles met with Prince Albert II of Monaco .

On 10 March , Charles met Prince Albert of Monaco , who later came down with the infection .


On 10 March , Charles met Albert II , Prince of Monaco , who later came down with the infection .


Before February 28 , all cases of COVID-19 in the UK were from infections in other countries .

The earliest documented transmission within the UK appeared on 28 February 2020 .


The earliest documented transmission within the UK appeared on 28 February 2020 ; all of the cases detected previously had been infected abroad .


In the UK , Boris Johnson was previously in intensive care due to COVID-19 .

Dominic Raab said the UK was `` starting to see the impact '' of the restrictions but that it was `` too early '' to lift them , and urged people to stay indoors over the Easter weekend.


Dominic Raab said the UK was `` starting to see the impact '' of the restrictions but that it was `` too early '' to lift them , and urged people to stay indoors over the Easter weekend.  Boris Johnson was moved out of intensive care , but remained in hospital.


Dominic Raab is the Foreign Secretary and First Secretary of State in the UK .

The next day he was moved to the intensive care unit at St Thomas ' Hospital , and the Foreign Secretary and First Secretary of State Dominic Raab was asked to deputise for him.


The next day he was moved to the intensive care unit at St Thomas ' Hospital , and Dominic Raab was asked to deputise for him.


Boris Johnson is the Prime Minister of the UK .

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that schools will still look after the children of key workers , and vulnerable children .


Boris Johnson said that schools will still look after the children of key workers , and vulnerable children .


Workers from Mace , McAlpine , Laing O'Rourke , Wates Group , and Morgan Sindall were placed on furlough in the UK due to coronavirus .

In Scotland , work was ordered to be suspended on all non-essential construction projects from 6 April .


In Scotland , work was ordered to be suspended on all non-essential construction projects from 6 April , and major contractors including Mace , McAlpine , Laing O'Rourke , Wates Group and Morgan Sindall each put 100s of workers on furlough .


During the coronavirus pandemic , the UK government gave financial aid to small charities .

On 8 April , Mark Drakeford , the First Minister of Wales , confirmed the Welsh Government will extend the lockdown beyond the initial three week period for Wales.


On 8 April , Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced £750m of government funds to help small charities.  Mark Drakeford , the First Minister of Wales , confirmed the Welsh Government will extend the lockdown beyond the initial three week period for Wales.


In the UK , the Duchess came out of coronavirus self-isolation before April .

On 6 March , the Duchess came out of self-isolation after showing no symptoms for 14 days .


On 6 April , the Duchess came out of self-isolation after showing no symptoms for 14 days .


In the UK , the Duchess came out of coronavirus self-isolation after March .


In the UK , Taylor Wimpey closed all sites because of coronavirus .

Barratt and Taylor Wimpey shut all sites 24 March 2020 www.constructionnews.co.uk , accessed 26 March 2020 In Scotland , work was ordered to be suspended on all non-essential construction projects from 6 April.


In Scotland , work was ordered to be suspended on all non-essential construction projects from 6 April.


In the UK , Sainsbury 's removed purchasing limits on its items on Sunday 5 April .

Sainsbury 's announced that it would remove purchasing limits on most items from Sunday 5 April.


Sainsbury 's announced that it would remove purchasing limits on most items from 5 April.


Before the outbreak of coronavirus in the UK , Wuhan had 440 confirmed coronavirus cases .

On 22 January , following a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States the previous day , in a man returning to Washington from Wuhan , China , the DHSC and PHE raised the risk level from `` very low '' to `` low '' .


On 22 January , following a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States the previous day , in a man returning to Washington from Wuhan , China , where there were 440 confirmed cases at the time , the DHSC and PHE raised the risk level from `` very low '' to `` low '' .


A GP and a surgeon died of coronavirus in the UK on the same day .

The first two working NHS doctors died from COVID-19 on the same day .


The first two working NHS doctors died from COVID-19 on the same day , one a GP , the other a surgeon .


The UK applauded NHS staff and care workers who worked during the pandemic .

At 8pm on 2 April the UK gave another national round of applause for NHS staff and care workers.  3 April , Areema Nasreen died of COVID-19 at Walsall Manor Hospital , where she worked as a nurse .


At 8pm on 2 April the UK gave another national round of applause for NHS staff and other key workers.  3 April , Areema Nasreen died of COVID-19 at Walsall Manor Hospital , where she worked as a nurse .


The UK applauded NHS staff and other key workers who worked during the pandemic .


The UK bought all available ventilators to combat coronavirus .

Existing ventilator stocks stood at 5,900 at the beginning of the outbreak , and the government had also acquired stocks from the armed forces and suppliers , buying all they can supply .


Existing ventilator stocks stood at 5,900 at the beginning of the outbreak , and the government had also acquired stocks from the armed forces and suppliers .


In the UK , private health workers were deployed to fight coronavirus before March 25 .

On 21 March , it was announced that the NHS had negotiated a deal to use , at cost price , almost the entire private health system , bringing 20,000 medical staff into the national effort .


On 29 March , Boris Johnson announced that more than 20,000 former NHS staff were returning to work in response to the pandemic .


In the UK , Former NHS staff were deployed to fight coronavirus after March 25 .


Volunteers were drafted to fight coronavirus in the UK after March 23 .

On 24 March , Matt Hancock announced the start of a scheme to recruit 250,000 volunteers to support the NHS through the pandemic .


In the UK , private health workers were deployed to fight coronavirus before March 23 .


Before March 31 , the UK had less than 25,000 confirmed coronavirus cases .

As of 30 March , there have been 22,141 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 1,801 people with confirmed infection have died .


As of 1 April , there have been 29,474 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 2,352 people with confirmed infection have died .


After March 31 , the UK had more than 25,000 confirmed coronavirus cases .


The UK 's youngest coronavirus fatality was a 13-year-old boy .

London 's King 's College Hospital confirmed that a 13-year-old boy who tested positive for coronavirus had died .


London 's King 's College Hospital confirmed that a 13-year-old boy who tested positive for coronavirus had died , thought to be the youngest person to die from the virus in the UK .


In the UK , the WHO recommended mass coronavirus testing .

On March 31 former WHO director Anthony Costello said the key to the UK transitioning out of lockdown was mass testing , and that the UK had the capacity to reach the level of testing being carried out by Germany ( 70,000 tests a day , compared to the UK 's 5,000 ) , but that the government and Public Health England ( PHE ) had been too slow and controlling to organise.


On March 31 former WHO director Anthony Costello , following WHO advice , said the key to the UK transitioning out of lockdown was mass testing , and that the UK had the capacity to reach the level of testing being carried out by Germany ( 70,000 tests a day , compared to the UK 's 5,000 ) , but that the government and Public Health England ( PHE ) had been too slow and controlling to organise.


The body that directs the NHS 's use of technology considered building a coronavirus app .

Matthew Gould , chief executive of NHSX , said the organisation was looking seriously at a coronavirus app that would alert people if they had recently been in contact with someone testing positive for the virus after scientists advising the government suggested it `` could play a critical role '' in limiting lockdowns.  late March , it was announced that the NHS would be establishing a network of NHS Nightingale Hospitals , temporary emergency hospitals set up in major conference centres to help to deal with the large number of cases expected .


Matthew Gould , chief executive of NHSX , the government body responsible for policy regarding technology in the NHS , said the organisation was looking seriously at a coronavirus app that would alert people if they had recently been in contact with someone testing positive for the virus after scientists advising the government suggested it `` could play a critical role '' in limiting lockdowns.  late March , it was announced that the NHS would be establishing a network of NHS Nightingale Hospitals , temporary emergency hospitals set up in major conference centres to help to deal with the large number of cases expected .


In the UK , doctors were given inadequate PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic .

The government said their was enough PPE for everyone in the NHS who needed it , which was contradicted by the Royal College of Nursing , and the British Medical Association ( BMA ) , which said some medics were resorting to wearing DIY PPE that they had purchased themselves .


The government said their was enough PPE for everyone in the NHS who needed it , which was contradicted by the Royal College of Nursing , and the British Medical Association ( BMA ) , which said some of the PPE doctors had received were inadequate and medics were resorting to wearing DIY PPE that they had purchased themselves .


In the UK , the Prince left self-isolation on March 30 .

On 29 March the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge gave their support to a Public Health England campaign to protect people 's mental health during the outbreak .


On 30 March Clarence House , the Prince 's official residence , confirmed that he had come out of self-isolation after seven days.  29 March the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge gave their support to a Public Health England campaign to protect people 's mental health during the outbreak .


Foreign Secretary Raab announced that thousands of British nationals would be flown home after being stranded by COVID-19 .

Transmission of the virus within the community was thought to be decreasing , and hospital admission data suggested cases were not rising as fast as anticipated.  late March , it was announced that the NHS would be establishing a network of NHS Nightingale Hospitals , temporary emergency hospitals set up in major conference centres to help to deal with the large number of cases expected .


Transmission of the virus within the community was thought to be decreasing , and hospital admission data suggested cases were not rising as fast as anticipated.  At the same briefing , Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announced an arrangement between the government and major UK airlines to fly home tens of thousands of British nationals who had been stranded abroad by the coronavirus outbreak.  late March , it was announced that the NHS would be establishing a network of NHS Nightingale Hospitals , temporary emergency hospitals set up in major conference centres to help to deal with the large number of cases expected .


UK 's Chief Medical Adviser described their coronavirus strategy .

The Chief Medical Adviser to the UK Government , Chris Whitty explained a four-pronged strategy to tackle the outbreak : contain , delay , research and mitigate .


The Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty explained a four-pronged strategy to tackle the outbreak : contain , delay , research and mitigate .


England 's Chief Medical Adviser described their coronavirus strategy .


Coronavirus has claimed less than 1,000 lives in the UK .

As of 27 March , there have been 17,089 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 759 people with confirmed infection have died .


As of 27 March , there have been 17,089 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , and 1,228 people with confirmed infection have died .


Coronavirus has claimed more than 1,000 lives in the UK .


A coronavirus patient from Wales was transferred to a specialist NHS infection center .

On 28 February , the first case in Wales was confirmed in a person who had returned from Northern Italy .


On 28 February , the first case in Wales was confirmed in a person who had returned from Northern Italy , who was transferred to a specialist NHS infection centre at the Royal Free Hospital in London .


Cabinet Officer Minister Michael Gove said on a program that it was `` vitally important '' to follow social distancing .

In late March , it was announced that the NHS would be establishing a network of NHS Nightingale Hospitals , temporary emergency hospitals set up in major conference centres to help to deal with large number of expected cases .


In a subsequent appearance on that day 's edition of the BBC 's Sunday morning politics programme The Andrew Marr Showq , Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said that the UK was facing a `` significant period '' of strict measures to deal with the outbreak , and that it was `` vitally important '' to follow social distancing rules.  late March , it was announced that the NHS would be establishing a network of NHS Nightingale Hospitals , temporary emergency hospitals set up in major conference centres to help to deal with large number of expected cases .


The UK recorded over 270 new coronavirus deaths .

A further 280 deaths also took the number of fatalities past 1,000 , with a total of 1,019 deaths having occurred so far , and 17,089 people having tested positive .


A further 260 deaths also took the number of fatalities past 1,000 , with a total of 1,019 deaths having occurred so far , and 17,089 people having tested positive .


The UK recorded under 270 new coronavirus deaths .


NHS Nightingale Hospital London is in London 's ExCeL Centre .

The first of these hospitals , NHS Nightingale Hospital London , is due to be opened in early April.


The first of these hospitals , NHS Nightingale Hospital London in London 's ExCeL Centre , is due to be opened in early April.


Pubs and restaurants were locked in London because of coronavirus regulations .

The act received Royal assent on 25 March 2020.Closures to pubs , restaurants and indoor sports and leisure facilities were imposed via the Health Protection ( Coronavirus , Business Closure ) ( England ) Regulations 2020.The Health Protection ( Coronavirus , Business Closure ) ( England ) Regulations 2020 UK Statutory Instruments 2020 No .


The act received Royal assent on 25 March 2020.In England , closures to pubs , restaurants and indoor sports and leisure facilities , and restrictions on movements except for four specified purposes , were imposed on 26 March by the [ [ Health Protection ( Coronavirus , Business Closure ) ( England ) Regulations 2020.The Health Protection ( Coronavirus , Business Closure ) ( England ) Regulations 2020 UK Statutory Instruments 2020 No .


In the UK , Princess Beatrice 's wedding reception was canceled because of coronavirus .

Princess Beatrice cancelled her wedding reception at Buckingham Palace and took further advice on whether to carry on with a private wedding ceremony .


Her grandsons Princes William and Harry both sent messages out via social media .


Prince Harry and Prince William sent social media messages regarding COVID-19 .


In the UK , the Duchess of Cornwall self-isolated despite testing negative for COVID-19 .

The Duchess of Cornwall tested negative , but was self-isolating with him.


In the UK , plans to open the NHS Nightingale Hospital were disclosed on 24 March 2020 .

The NHS announced plans to open a 4,000-bed hospital in the ExCeL centre in East London , named Nightingale Hospital.


On 24 March 2020 , the NHS announced plans to open a 2-ward , 4,000-bed temporary hospital in the ExCeL centre in East London , named NHS Nightingale Hospital.


Before March 21 , the UK had performed under 70,000 coronavirus tests .

As of 20 March , after performing 66,976 tests , there have been 3,983 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom .


As of 21 March , after testing 72,818 people , there have been 5,018 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom .


After March 20 , the UK had performed over 70,000 coronavirus tests .


The UK had 596 confirmed coronavirus cases on March 12 , 2020 .

The figures in the table below represent laboratory confirmed cases only ; however , as indicated by the UK Government 's Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance , it is likely that other cases in the UK are not reflected in these figures ( with the national total estimated at 5,000–10,000 as of 12 March 2020 ) .Known locations of death are show in brackets .


The figures in the table below represent laboratory confirmed cases only ; however , as indicated by the UK Government 's Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance , it is likely that other cases in the UK are not reflected in these figures ( on 12 March 2020 there were 596 confirmed cases , but the total number of cases was estimated at 5,000–10,000 ) .Known locations of death are shown in brackets .


There are less than 5,500 confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK .


As of 21 March , after testing 72,818 people , there have been 5,683 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom .


There are more than 5,500 confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK .


Coronavirus has claimed less than 250 lives in the UK .

233 people in the UK with confirmed infection have died , and one further death has been confirmed in the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands .


281 people in the UK with confirmed infection have died , and one further death has been confirmed in the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands .


Coronavirus has claimed more than 250 lives in the UK .


Before March 22 , the UK had 5,683 confirmed coronavirus cases .


As of 22 March , after testing 72,818 people , there have been 5,683 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom .


After March 21 , the UK had 5,683 confirmed coronavirus cases .


The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals set up a drive-through COVID-19 testing station off of A57 Sheffield Parkway on March 10 in the UK .

On 11 March NHS England announced that testing in NHS laboratories would increase from testing 1,500 to 10,000 per day .


A further drive-through testing station was set up by the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust at a site just off the A57 Sheffield Parkway dual-carriageway on 10 March ; in this case , patients ringing NHS 111 with coronavirus-like symptoms in the Sheffield area will be told to drive , if possible , to the testing centre at an allotted time.  11 March NHS England announced that testing in NHS laboratories would increase from testing 1,500 to 10,000 per day .


The All England Open Badminton Championships went ahead as scheduled .

The four-day Cheltenham Festival however continued as planned from 10 March with enhanced hygiene measures in place .


On 10 March the four-day Cheltenham Festival continued as planned with enhanced hygiene measures in place , as did the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham the next day .


The London Marathon was initially scheduled for 24 April .

The same day saw the postponement of the London Marathon from its scheduled date of 24 April to 6 October .


The day also saw the cancellation of the Wales–Scotland Six Nations match scheduled for 14 March and the postponement of the London , Manchester and Brighton Marathons from their April dates until the autumn .


Wales–Scotland Six Nations match was called off .


Due to coronavirus , The Manchester Marathon was postponed .

The Manchester and Brighton Marathons were also delayed from their April dates until the autumn .


The next five days saw a flurry of further sporting cancellations .


Many sporting events were canceled because of coronavirus .


Many sporting events were canceled in the UK .

The next five days saw a flurry of sporting cancellations .


Five fixtures set to be played on Saturday 14 March in the National League were abandoned , with all matches across both the National League and the Northern Premier League suspended two days later and the Football Association recommending the postponement of grassroots level football `` for the foreseeable future '' .


National League matches were abandoned in the UK .


Northern Premier League matches were suspended .


The Welsh Rugby Union discontinued all rugby matches across Wales from Saturday evening until the end of the month .


All rugby matches were called off in Wales .


In the United Kingdom , the Netball Superleague went ahead as scheduled .

On Sunday 15 March the Netball Superleague was postponed .


Premiership Rugby was suspended for five weeks on Monday 16 March , with all rugby activities in England being delayed until 14 April .


Rugby activities in England were postponed due to coronavirus .


Premiership Rugby was suspended for two weeks because of coronavirus .


Monday additionally saw the cancellation of the Grand National , the postponement of the Edinburgh Marathon from May to September , and the first peacetime cancellation of the Boat Race .


The Edinburgh marathon got a new date because of coronavirus .


In the United Kingdom , the Grand National was canceled because of coronavirus .

Monday also saw the first peacetime cancellation of the Boat Race , the postponement of the Edinburgh Marathon from May to September , and the cancellation of the Grand National.


On Tuesday 17 March all motor racing events sanctioned by the national governing body Motorsport UK were suspended until May . All horse racing events were similarly suspended the following day , as were all boxing tournaments until further notice subject to a British Boxing Board of Control review in April.


Due to coronavirus , all motor racing events were suspended in the UK .


Before March 20 , the United Kingdom had performed less than 60,000 coronavirus tests .

As of 19 March , after performing 56,221 tests , there have been 3,269 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom .


As of 20 March , after performing 66,976 tests , there have been 3,983 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom .


After March 19 , the United Kingdom had performed more than 60,000 coronavirus tests .


Before 19 March , the United Kingdom had under 3,000 confirmed coronavirus cases .

As of 18 March , after performing 56,221 tests , there have been 2,626 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom .


After 18 March , the United Kingdom had over 3,000 confirmed coronavirus cases .


Selfridges goods were available online during the coronavirus pandemic in the U.K .

Amazon stopped sellers from sending non essential products to their warehouses.


Amazon stopped sellers from sending non essential products to their warehouses and Selfridges closed all its stores , however customers can still buy their products from their website.


The UK education secretary is yet to make an announcement .

The UK education secretary is expected to make the same announcements for England shortly.


The UK education secretary announced that schools in England would close from 20 March shortly thereafter.


Schools in England were closed because of coronavirus .


Closure of schools was delayed in the UK .

School closures would be considered `` at the right stage '' of the outbreak .


On 18 March , it was announced that the UK will close all schools .


The UK announced school closure on March 18 .


Before March 18 , the UK had performed less than 56,000 coronavirus tests .

As of 17 March , after performing 50,442 tests , there have been 1,950 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom .


After March 17 , the UK had performed more than 56,000 coronavirus tests .


Coronavirus claimed more than 103 lives in the United Kingdom .

104 people in the UK with confirmed infection have died , and one further death has been confirmed in the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands .


103 people in the UK with confirmed infection have died , and one further death has been confirmed in the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands .


Coronavirus claimed less than 104 lives in the United Kingdom .


In the UK , ITV reduced episodes of Coronation Street to three per week .

Two days later ITV said that the number of Coronation Street episodes would be reduced to three a week .


Two days later ITV said that the filming schedule for Coronation Street would change , and the number of weekly episodes be reduced .


In the UK , ITV altered the filming schedule for Coronation Street .


The Imperial team issued the least detailed forecasts of the impacts coronavirus had in the UK .

In a paper published on 16 March , the Imperial team provided the most detailed forecasts yet of the potential impacts of the epidemic in the UK and USA .


In a paper published on 16 March , the Imperial team provided detailed forecasts of the potential impacts of the epidemic in the UK and USA .


London 's Old Vic Theatre canceled a performance due to coronavirus .

Among the artists and bands to cancel gigs or tours were Avril Lavigne and The Who.  On 15 March , London 's Old Vic Theatre became the first West End theatre to cancel a performance when it ended its run of Samuel Beckett 's Endgame two weeks early.  On 16 March , other theatres in London , as well as elsewhere around the UK , closed following Boris Johnson 's advice that people should avoid such venues.  programmes to be affected included forthcoming series of Peaky Blinders and Line of Duty , which had their filming schedules delayed .


Among the artists and bands to cancel gigs or tours were Avril Lavigne and The Who.  On 15 March , London 's Old Vic became the first West End theatre to cancel a performance when it ended its run of Samuel Beckett 's Endgame two weeks early.  On 16 March , other theatres in London , as well as elsewhere around the UK , closed following Boris Johnson 's advice that people should avoid such venues.  programmes to be affected included forthcoming series of Peaky Blinders and Line of Duty , which had their filming schedules delayed .


Coronavirus has claimed less than 60 lives in the United Kingdom .

55 people in the UK with confirmed infection have died , and one further death has been confirmed in the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands .


69 people in the UK with confirmed infection have died , and one further death has been confirmed in the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands .


Coronavirus has claimed more than 60 lives in the United Kingdom .


BBC Radio 1 canceled a festival billed to be held at the end of May due to coronavirus .

On 13 March BBC Radio 1 announced that it would cancel its Big Weekend festival , scheduled to take place in Dundee over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend.  15 March , London 's Old Vic Theatre became the first West End theatre to cancel a performance when it ended its run of Samuel Beckett 's Endgame two weeks early.  On 16 March , other theatres in London , as well as elsewhere around the UK , closed following Boris Johnson 's advice that people should avoid such venues.


On 13 March BBC Radio 1 announced that it would cancel its Big Weekend festival , scheduled to take place in Dundee over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend at the end of May.  15 March , London 's Old Vic Theatre became the first West End theatre to cancel a performance when it ended its run of Samuel Beckett 's Endgame two weeks early.  On 16 March , other theatres in London , as well as elsewhere around the UK , closed following Boris Johnson 's advice that people should avoid such venues.


Before March 17 , the United Kingdom had conducted under 50,000 coronavirus tests .

As of 16 March , after performing 44,105 tests , there have been 1,543 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom .


After March 16 , the United Kingdom had conducted over 50,000 coronavirus tests .


Coronavirus has claimed less than 50 lives in the United Kingdom .

35 people in the UK with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection have died.


53 people in the UK with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection have died.


Coronavirus has claimed more than 50 lives in the United Kingdom .


The United Kingdom 's risk level was previously moderate .

On 12 March , the UK risk level was raised from to high .


On 12 March , the UK risk level was raised from moderate to high .


The UK limited the export of drugs being used to treat coronavirus .

On 14 March , the number of confirmed cases rose to 1,140 and the total number of people who had died in the UK had increased to 21 .


The UK Government restricted the export of three drugs being administered to Covid-19 patients in clinical trials in China : Kaletra , Chloroquine Phosphate , and Hydroxychloroquine On 14 March , the number of confirmed cases rose to 1,140 and the total number of people who had died in the UK had increased to 21 .


Coronavirus killed one person in the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands .


53 people in the UK with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection have died , and one further death has been confirmed in the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands.  # /bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6 Additionally , one British citizen died in the outbreak on the Diamond Princess cruise ship.


On March 13 , the 2020 London Marathon was postponed .

The 2020 London Marathon , scheduled for 24 April , was postponed to 6 October 2020.


Also on 13 March , the 2020 London Marathon , scheduled for 24 April , was postponed to 6 October 2020.


Coronavirus has killed more people than SARS of 2003 .

Unlike SARS of 2003 , the case fatality ratio for COVID-19 has been much lower , but the transmission has been significantly greater .


Unlike SARS of 2003 , the case fatality ratio for COVID-19 has been much lower , but the transmission has been significantly greater , with a significant total death toll .


Before 15 March , the UK had under 1,300 confirmed coronavirus cases .

As of 14 March after performing 37,746 tests , there are 1,140 confirmed cases in the UK and one case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar .


As of 15 March after performing 37,746 tests , there are 1,372 confirmed cases in the UK and one case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar .


After 14 March , the UK had over 1,300 confirmed coronavirus cases .


Sir Patrick Vallance noted that UK coronavirus figures could be incomplete .

The figures in the table below represent laboratory confirmed cases only ; however , as indicated by the UK Government 's Chief Scientific Advisor Sir Patrick Vallance , it is likely that other cases in the UK are not reflected in these figures ( with the national total estimated at 5,000–10,000 as of 12 March 2020 ) .


The figures in the table below represent laboratory confirmed cases only ; however , as indicated by the UK Government 's Chief Scientific Adviser Patrick Vallance , it is likely that other cases in the UK are not reflected in these figures ( with the national total estimated at 5,000–10,000 as of 12 March 2020 ) .


The United Kingdom has a specialist isolation center for coronavirus patients .

Upon confirmation , they were transferred from Hull University Teaching Hospital , to a designated High Consequence Infectious Diseases Unit in Newcastle upon Tyne .


Upon confirmation , they were transferred from Hull University Teaching Hospital to a specialist isolation facility , a designated High Consequence Infectious Diseases Unit in Newcastle upon Tyne .


There are 1,140 confirmed coronavirus cases in the United Kingdom .

On 14 March , it was announced that the total number of people who had died in the UK had increased to 21.


On 14 March , the number of confirmed cases rose to 1,140 and the total number of people who had died in the UK had increased to 21.


The UK recorded 10 new coronavirus fatalities .

On 14 March , it was announced that 10 more people had died in the UK.


The UK 's total coronavirus fatalities stand at 21 .


The first UK coronavirus fatality was recorded in Scotland .

On 13 March , the number of confirmed cases rose by 208 to 798 confirmed cases , with the first death from Coronavirus being reported in Scotland .


On 13 March , the number of confirmed cases rose by 208 to 798 confirmed cases .


Sporting events in the UK were postponed because of coronavirus .

Many sporting fixtures including the London Marathon , the six nations Wales vs Scotland fixture , and all Premier League and EFL football games were postponed and the 2020 United Kingdom local elections were postponed for a year.


It was also mentioned that the 2020 United Kingdom local elections would be postponed for a year.


The London Marathon was postponed because of coronavirus .

Many sporting fixtures were postponed and the 2020 United Kingdom local elections were postponed for a year.


Many sporting fixtures including the London Marathon were postponed and the 2020 United Kingdom local elections were postponed for a year.


In the UK , Premier League matches were postponed because of coronavirus .

Many sporting fixtures including the London Marathon , the six nations Wales vs Scotland fixture , were postponed and the 2020 United Kingdom local elections were postponed for a year.


UK schools are to cancel trips abroad because of coronavirus .

On the same day , the government announced that anyone with a new continuous cough or a fever , should self-isolate for seven days .


On the same day , the government advised that anyone with a new continuous cough or a fever , should self-isolate for seven days , and schools should cancel trips abroad .


Coronavirus tests were carried out at the Royal Papworth Hospital .

Following 300 staff being asked to work from home on 26 February 2020 in London , while a suspected person was awaiting a test result for the virus , PHE announced it was to increase surveillance by widening testing around the UK to include people with flu-like symptoms at 100 GP surgeries and eight hospitals : the Royal Brompton and Harefield , Guy 's and St Thomas ' and the Royal Papworth Hospital , as well as hospitals at Brighton and Sussex , Nottingham , South Manchester , Sheffield , Leicester .


Following 300 staff being asked to work from home on 26 February 2020 in London , while a suspected person was awaiting a test result for the virus , PHE announced it was to increase surveillance by widening testing around the UK to include people with flu-like symptoms at 100 GP surgeries and eight hospitals : the Royal Brompton and Harefield , Guy 's and St Thomas ' and Addenbrookes Hospital , as well as hospitals at Brighton and Sussex , Nottingham , South Manchester , Sheffield , Leicester .


Coronavirus tests were carried out at Addenbrookes Hospital .


Coronavirus was discussed in the United Kingdom 's yearly budget .

On the same day , the WHO declared the outbreak a pandemic , and it was discussed in the UK 's budget .


On the same day , the WHO declared the outbreak a pandemic , and it was discussed in the UK government 's annual budget .


Before March 11 , the UK had conducted under 27,400 coronavirus tests .

As of 9 am , 10 March after performing 27,020 tests , there are 456 confirmed cases in mainland UK , and one case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.


As of 9 am , 11 March after performing 27,476 tests , there are 456 confirmed cases in mainland UK , and one case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.


After March 10 , the UK had conducted over 27,400 coronavirus tests .


The United Kingdom 's coronavirus strategy includes science and research .

Chief Medical Adviser to the UK Government , Chris Whitty has explained a strategy to tackle the outbreak , based upon four aims : contain , delay , science and research , and the fourth , to mitigate .


Chief Medical Adviser to the UK Government , Chris Whitty has explained a strategy to tackle the outbreak , based upon four aims : contain , delay , mitigate and research .


Arsenal players came in contact with Marinakis on 27 February .

Marinakis had met with several Arsenal players when the London side hosted Olympiakos in a Europa League match on 27 February.


Marinakis had met with several Arsenal players when the London side hosted Olympiakos in a Europa League match.


The United Kingdom has one confirmed coronavirus case in Guernsey .

As of 9 am , 9 March after performing 24,960 tests , there are 319 confirmed cases in mainland UK , one case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar and one in the crown dependency of Guernsey. On 12 January 2020 , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) confirmed that a new coronavirus was the cause of a respiratory illness in a cluster of people in Wuhan City , Hubei Province , China , who had initially come to the attention of the WHO on 31 December 2019 .


As of 9 am , 9 March after performing 24,960 tests , there are 319 confirmed cases in mainland UK , one case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. On 12 January 2020 , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) confirmed that a new coronavirus was the cause of a respiratory illness in a cluster of people in Wuhan City , Hubei Province , China , who had initially come to the attention of the WHO on 31 December 2019 .


The United Kingdom issued daily advice to travelers during the coronavirus pandemic .

Daily updates , including travellers have been published by the UK 's Department of Health and Social Care ( DHSC ) .


Daily updates , including advice to travellers have been published by the UK 's Department of Health and Social Care ( DHSC ) .


Before March 8 , the UK had performed less than 23,000 coronavirus tests .

As of 9 AM , 7 March after performing 21,460 tests , there are 206 confirmed cases in mainland UK , as well as 1 case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.


As of 9:00 AM , 8 March after performing 23,240 tests , there are 273 confirmed cases in mainland UK , as well as 1 case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.


After March 7 , the UK had performed more than 23,000 coronavirus tests .


In the UK , the source of coronavirus is unknown .

However , some of those first cases with laboratory confirmed results had no link to the market , and the source of the epidemic is unknown.


However , some of those first cases with laboratory confirmed results had no link to the market.


Before March 7 , the UK had conducted under 21,000 coronavirus tests .

As of 9 AM , 6 March after performing 20,338 tests , there are 163 confirmed cases in mainland UK , as well as 1 case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.


After March 6 , the UK had conducted over 21,000 coronavirus tests .


The first coronavirus fatality in the UK had a prior medical condition .

A woman , believed to be in her 70s , was reported to be the first fatality within the UK .


A woman , in her 70s with an existing medical condition , was reported to be the first fatality within the UK .


Before March 5 , the UK had performed 17,968 coronavirus tests .

As of 4 March after performing 17,968 tests , there are 115 confirmed cases in mainland UK , as well as 1 case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.


As of 9 AM , 5 March after performing 17,968 tests , there are 115 confirmed cases in mainland UK , as well as 1 case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.


After March 4 , the UK had performed 17,968 coronavirus tests .


The UK has confirmed coronavirus cases in Wales .

Subsequently , cases have been confirmed in several regions including Brighton , Surrey , Gloucestershire , Berkshire , Greater Manchester , Northern Ireland , Wales and Tayside .


Subsequently , cases have been confirmed in several regions including Brighton , Surrey , Gloucestershire , Berkshire , Greater Manchester , date=28 February 2020|work=BBC News|access-date=29 February 2020 } } < /ref > , and Tayside .


There is a confirmed coronavirus case in Gibraltar .

On the same day , a case was confirmed in Gibraltar in a person who had travelled from Northern Italy.


The UK has conducted less than 17,000 coronavirus tests .

As of 4 March after performing 16,659 tests , there are 115 confirmed cases in mainland UK , as well as 1 case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.


As of 4 March after performing 18,083 tests , there are 115 confirmed cases in mainland UK , as well as 1 case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.


The UK has conducted more than 17,000 coronavirus tests .


There are less than 100 confirmed coronavirus cases in mainland UK .

As of 4 March after performing 16,659 tests , there are 90 confirmed cases in mainland UK , as well as 1 case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.


There are more than 100 confirmed coronavirus cases in mainland UK .


There are less than 89 confirmed coronavirus cases in mainland UK .

As of 4 March after performing 16,659 tests , there are 85 confirmed cases in mainland UK , as well as 1 case in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.


There are more than 89 confirmed coronavirus cases in mainland UK .


The UK has one confirmed coronavirus case in Gibraltar .

As of 4 March after performing 16,659 tests , there are 85 confirmed cases in the UK.


There are more than 86 confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK .

As of 4 March after performing 16,659 tests , there are 87 confirmed cases in the UK.


There are less than 86 confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK .


In the UK , travelers from Hubei province were advised to avoid public places .

Travellers from Hubei province in China , including the capital Wuhan were advised to self-isolate and call NHS 111 if they had arrived in the UK in previous 14 days , regardless of whether they were unwell or not .


Travellers from Hubei province in China , including the capital Wuhan were advised to self-isolate , `` stay at home , not go to work , school or public places , not use public transport or taxis , ask friends , family members or delivery services to do errands '' , and call NHS 111 if they had arrived in the UK in previous 14 days , regardless of whether they were unwell or not .


There are more than 90 confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK .

As of 4 March after performing 16,659 tests , there are 91 confirmed cases in the UK.


There are less than 90 confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK .


The UK has 51 confirmed coronavirus cases .

On 3 March 2020 , the UK Government unveiled the Coronavirus Action Plan , which outlines what the UK has planned to do in event of a further outbreak of COVID-19 , and has enacted in response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.


On 3 March 2020 , when the total number of people confirmed with COVID-19 in the UK stood at 51 , the UK Government unveiled the Coronavirus Action Plan , which outlines what the UK has done already and what it plans to do next.


The initial coronavirus figures contained a false positive .


The total number of UK cases was reported as having reached 40 , though this was revised to 39 after additional testing.


The UK does coronavirus tests with samples from the nose , throat , and respiratory tract .

The UK subsequently developed a prototype specific laboratory test for the new disease , performed at PHE ’ s Colindale laboratories in London .


The UK subsequently developed a prototype specific laboratory test for the new disease , performed on a sample from the nose , throat , and respiratory tract and tested at PHE ’ s Colindale laboratories in London .


Clinical support at Heathrow Airport was improved to combat coronavirus .

As a result , Heathrow Airport tightened surveillance of the three direct flights that it receives from Wuhan every week ; each were to be met by a Port Health team .


As a result , Heathrow Airport received additional clinical support and tightened surveillance of the three direct flights that it receives from Wuhan every week ; each were to be met by a Port Health team .


With under 12,000 coronavirus tests conducted , the UK has under 37 confirmed cases .

after performing 11,750 tests , there are 36 confirmed cases in the UK.


after performing 13,525 tests , there are 40 confirmed cases in the UK.


With over 12,000 coronavirus tests conducted , the UK has over 37 confirmed cases .


The UK conducted 11,750 coronavirus tests .

reports in the news quote 35 confirmed cases in the UK.


after performing 11 , 750 tests , there are 35 confirmed cases in the UK.


In the UK , tests were conducted on people with flu-like ailments .

Surveillance was extended to some hospitals and 41 GP surgeries in Scotland , beginning 29 February 2020 , when more than 600 tests were carried out on people with flu-like illnesses , whether there was a history of travel to affected countries or not .


Surveillance was shortly extended to some hospitals and GP surgeries in Scotland .


The UK has conducted 10,483 coronavirus tests .

On 29 February 2020 , 3 further cases of the virus were confirmed bringing the total to 23 .


On 29 February 2020 , 3 further cases of the virus were confirmed bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 23 , after testing 10,483 people .


The UK has less than 22 confirmed coronavirus cases .

there have been 20 confirmed cases in the United Kingdom.


there have been 23 confirmed cases in the United Kingdom.


The UK has more than 22 confirmed coronavirus cases .


A resident of Surrey contracted coronavirus within the UK .

One of the cases in England was the first case of coronavirus transmission within the UK and it is currently being investigated how this happened .


One of the cases in England , a Surrey resident , was the first case of coronavirus transmission within the UK and it is currently being investigated how this happened .


The UK has a suspected coronavirus case awaiting confirmation .

Following 300 staff being asked to work from home on 26 February 2020 in London , PHE announced it was to increase testing around the UK to include people with flu-like symptoms at eight hospitals and 100 GP surgeries.


Following 300 staff being asked to work from home on 26 February 2020 in London , while a suspected person was awaiting a test result for the virus , PHE announced it was to increase surveillence by widening testing around the UK to include people with flu-like symptoms at eight hospitals and 100 GP surgeries.


Uttar Pradesh had less than 2000 confirmed coronavirus cases as of before April 28 , 2020 .

As of 27 April 2020 , the state has 1986 confirmed cases .

2020 coronavirus pandemic in Uttar Pradesh


As of 28 April 2020 , the state has 2053 confirmed cases .


Uttar Pradesh had more than 2000 confirmed coronavirus cases as of after April 27 , 2020 .


Uttar Pradesh placed less than 89,100 travelers under observation for the 2020 coronavirus for less than 30 days .

Out of this 89,032 travellers have completed 28 days of observation period .


Out of this 89,131 travellers have completed 28 days of observation period .


Uttar Pradesh placed more than 89,100 travelers under observation for the 2020 coronavirus for less than 30 days .


Uttar Pradesh had less than 900 confirmed coronavirus cases as of before April 18 , 2020 .

As of 17 April 2020 , the state has 849 confirmed cases.


As of 18 April 2020 , the state has 974 confirmed cases.


Uttar Pradesh had more than 900 confirmed coronavirus cases as of after April 17 , 2020 .


Uttar Pradesh had less than 430 confirmed coronavirus cases as of before April 10 , 2020 .

As of 9 April 2020 , the state has 425 confirmed cases.


As of 11 April 2020 , the state has 433 confirmed cases.


Uttar Pradesh had more than 430 confirmed coronavirus cases as of after April 10 , 2020 .


Uttar Pradesh had less than 50 confirmed coronavirus cases as of before March 25 , 2020 , with more than 8 recoveries .

As of 20 March 2020 , the state has confirmed 31 cases , including 1 foreign national , with 9 recovered cases , the highest in any India state.


As of 29 March 2020 , the state has 65 confirmed cases.


Uttar Pradesh had more than 50 confirmed coronavirus cases as of after March 25 , 2020 .


Before April 30 , 2020 , Uttar Pradesh had less than 2,200 confirmed coronavirus cases .

As of 29 April 2020 , the state has 2134 confirmed cases .


As of 30 April 2020 , the state has 2211 confirmed cases .


After April 29 , 2020 , Uttar Pradesh had more than 2,200 confirmed coronavirus cases .


Before 28 April 2020 , Uttar Pradesh had less than 2,000 confirmed coronavirus cases .


After 27 April 2020 , Uttar Pradesh had more than 2,000 confirmed coronavirus cases .


In Uttar Pradesh , under 90,000 travelers completed the coronavirus observation period during the pandemic .


Out of this 90,248 travellers have completed 28 days of observation period .


In Uttar Pradesh , over 90,000 travelers completed the coronavirus observation period during the pandemic .


In Uttar Pradesh , under 89,100 travelers completed the coronavirus observation period .


In Uttar Pradesh , over 89,100 travelers completed the coronavirus observation period .


Before April 18 , Uttar Pradesh had less than 900 confirmed coronavirus cases .


After April 17 , Uttar Pradesh had more than 900 confirmed coronavirus cases .


In Uttar Pradesh , Firozabad was locked down due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic .

On 22 March , Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the lockdown of fifteen districts in state , from 22 to 25 March , including Noida , Ghaziabad , Agra , Aligarh , Prayagraj , Kanpur , Varanasi , Bareilly , Lucknow , Saharanpur , Meerut , Lakhimpur , Azamgarh , Gorakhpur and others .


On 22 March , Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the lockdown of fifteen districts in state , from 22 to 25 March , including Noida , Ghaziabad , Agra , Aligarh , Prayagraj , Kanpur , Varanasi , Bareilly , Lucknow , Saharanpur , Meerut , Lakhimpur , Azamgarh , Firozabad , Gorakhpur and others .


Before 10 April 2020 , Uttar Pradesh had less than 430 confirmed coronavirus cases


After 10 April 2020 , Uttar Pradesh had more than 430 confirmed coronavirus cases


In Uttar Pradesh , Gorakhpur district was locked down due to coronavirus pandemic .

Slaughterhouses in state were ordered to be closed from 22 to 24 March.  22 March , Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the lockdown of fifteen districts in state , from 22 to 25 March , including Noida , Ghaziabad , Agra , Aligarh , Prayagraj , Kanpur , Varanasi , Bareilly , Lucknow , Saharanpur , Meerut , Lakhimpur , Azamgarh and others.  Yogi Adityanath announced on 21 March that the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to give ₹1,000 ( US $ 14 ) to all daily wage laborers affected due to coronavirus in the state.


Slaughterhouses in state were ordered to be closed from 22 to 24 March.  22 March , Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the lockdown of fifteen districts in state , from 22 to 25 March , including Noida , Ghaziabad , Agra , Aligarh , Prayagraj , Kanpur , Varanasi , Bareilly , Lucknow , Saharanpur , Meerut , Lakhimpur , Azamgarh , Gorakhpur and others.  Yogi Adityanath announced on 21 March that the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to give ₹1,000 ( US $ 14 ) to all daily wage laborers affected due to coronavirus in the state.


Uttar Pradesh had under 2200 cases of coronavirus as of April 29 , 2020 .


Uttar Pradesh had over 2200 cases of coronavirus as of April 30 , 2020 .


Uttar Pradesh had under 2000 cases of coronavirus as of April 27 , 2020 .

As of 27 April 2020 , the state has 1986 confirmed cases .


As of 28 April 2020 , the state has 2053 confirmed cases .


Uttar Pradesh had over 2000 cases of coronavirus as of April 28 , 2020 .


More than 800 people that had the coronavirus came from Jahil Jamaatis and its surroundings , during the 2020 pandemic in Uttar Pradesh .

As of 20 April 2020 , the state has 1184 confirmed cases out of which 814 peoples are from Jahil Jamaatis and their contacts.


As of 20 April 2020 , the state has 1184 confirmed cases.


Uttar Pradesh had under 900 cases of coronavirus as of April 17 , 2020 .

As of 17 April 2020 , the state has 849 confirmed cases.


As of 18 April 2020 , the state has 974 confirmed cases.


Uttar Pradesh had over 900 cases of coronavirus as of April 18 , 2020 .


Firozabad was to embark on lock down according to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath , due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Uttar Pradesh .


Uttar Pradesh had under 430 cases of coronavirus as of April 9 , 2020 .

As of 9 April 2020 , the state has 425 confirmed cases.


As of 11 April 2020 , the state has 433 confirmed cases.


Uttar Pradesh had over 430 cases of coronavirus as of April 11 , 2020 .


Gorakhpur was set to go on lock down according to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath , due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Uttar Pradesh .


Uttar Pradesh had under 60 cases of coronavirus , with 1 foreigner and more than 5 recoveries which was the most recorded in any India state as of March 20 , 2020 .

As of 20 March 2020 , the state has confirmed 31 cases , including 1 foreign national , with 9 recovered cases , the highest in any India state.


As of 29 March 2020 , the state has 65 confirmed cases.


Uttar Pradesh had over 60 cases of coronavirus as of March 29 , 2020 .


Uttar Pradesh had under 20 cases of coronavirus , and over 5 recoveries which was the highest in any India state as of March 18 , 2020 .

The state has confirmed 18 cases , as of 18 March 2020 with 9 recovered cases , the highest in any India state.


As of 20 March 2020 , the state has confirmed 23 cases , including 1 foreign national , with 9 recovered cases , the highest in any India state.


Uttar Pradesh had over 20 cases of coronavirus , under 3 foreigners and over 5 recoveries which was the highest in any India state as of March 20 , 2020 .


Less than 530 people recovered from coronavirus in Uzbekistan before April 24 , 2020 .

She was infected by her daughter who returned from Turkey on 12 March 2020.As of 23 April 2020 , there have been 1,735 confirmed cases , 503 recoveries and 7 deaths.


She was infected by her daughter who returned from Turkey on 12 March 2020.As of 23 April 2020 , there have been 1,735 confirmed cases , 561 recoveries and 7 deaths.


More than 530 people recovered from coronavirus in Uzbekistan before April 24 , 2020 .