An autism campaigner today revealed her devastation after her mother died alone in a coronavirus isolation unit just one day after being admitted. 'She died alone in isolation after being admitted early Saturday AM and was put in isolation 'just in case'. Ms Hopton added: 'However they called and said we could come 'at our own risk' when she rapidly deteriorated at around 1.30am. At least 36 people have now died in the UK after being diagnosed with coronavirus, after Wales confirmed its first death. Across the UK, 1,543 people have now tested positive for the infection, up from 1,372 at the same time yesterday.

Source: Daily Mail March 16, 2020 15:15 UTC