Sign up to FREE email alerts from Mirror - The Coronavirus Briefing Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Invalid EmailOne in five coronavirus patients in the UK caught the bug while in hospital, Government papers reportedly reveal. The figures have now prompted NHS England to write to every hospital and GP practice in an effort to encourage more social distancing between staff. (Image: Getty Images)A letter from NHS England medical director Professor Stephen Powis instructs workers to "avoid congregating at central work stations" and take staggered breaks. All staff, patients and visitors to hospitals will also need to wear face masks from next week. Meanwhile, it is estimated that the reproduction rate of coronavirus in England could be above 1 in some parts of England.

Source: Daily Mirror June 13, 2020 00:35 UTC