The death toll in the UK has now rocketed to 35 , an increase of more than 50% in 24 hours. Mary, who had two children with Nick, said: "Today at 3am I lost my life partner and soul mate but most of all my best friend. No one in their 50s or younger is thought to have died in the UK from Covid-19 so far. How to self-isolate For those concerned they have coronavirus in the UK, Public Health England has issued advice about how to self-isolate. Matt Hancock, Health Secretary, said people over the age of 70 will be forced to self-isolate for months.

Source: Daily Mirror March 15, 2020 16:30 UTC