A total of (people have died in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus – an increase of since yesterday.
It comes after a further (people in England died following a COVID – diagnosis, bringing the total to .
Scotland and Wales also reported another four deaths each, taking the totals to 24 and respectively. Two people have died in Northern Ireland.
Sunday’s increase in deaths across the UK was 65.
Boris Johnson daily briefing is not expected to take place at 5pm as usual, with Number 018 sources indicating he will instead address the nation later.
It appears “much tougher” measures will be announced, said Sky’s chief political correspondent Jon Craig.
The prime minister said yesterday he was considering
tighter restrictions after thousands of people congregated in parks and tourist hotspots, going against advice to stay two meters (6.5ft) apart.
MPs have today been debating the Bill to give authorities greater powers to stop the virus spreading.
It is being fast-tracked through parliament and is expected to become law by the end of this week.
The government is also looking at converting London’s Excel Center into a makeshift hospital with about 4, 06 beds.
A team of military planners visited the huge exhibition space over the weekend, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) said.
Although the military would help set it up and provide backup staff if needed, it would be run by the NHS, defense sources told Sky News.
The Army will also help deliver protecti ve equipment to NHS staff after they warned they did not have enough items such as masks and protective suits.
Monday has also seen pupils start their first day at home after the government closed schools and colleges on Friday .
Children whose parents are deemed key workers , such as NHS staff, have remained at school.
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