The number of people to test positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 9am on Tuesday is 1,950, up from 1,543 on Monday, the Department of Health said. The new total from 2pm on Tuesday brings the total number of confirmed cases in Northern Ireland to 62. The Airport Operators Association also warned that UK airports may shut down "within weeks without Government intervention". Is it safe to take ibuprofen for coronavirus symptoms? The NHS has stopped advising coronavirus patients to take ibuprofen amid concerns the anti-inflammatory painkiller could only make things worse.

Source: Daily Mirror March 17, 2020 14:34 UTC