Coronavirus deaths in the UK almost double overnight to 21 after another TEN patients die and infections rise by a third to 1,145

[Daily Mail]: The UK's coronavirus death rate almost doubled overnight as ten more people died, bringing the country's total to 21.

The dramatic rise in deaths comes as Boris Johnson made the decision to ban all mass gatherings and sports events from next weekend.

Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, said the ten who died 'were in the at-risk groups'.

The total number of cases in the UK leapt from 820 this morning to 1,145 this afternoon.

As the toll continues to rise, the World Health Organisation said Europe has become the epicentre of the pandemic and Donald Trump confirmed he will be extending Europe travel restrictions to the UK and Ireland from Monday night.

Mr Whitty said: 'I am sorry to confirm 10 further patients who have tested positive for Covid-19 in England have died. All 10 individuals were in the at risk groups. I understand this increase in the number of deaths linked to Covid-19 will be a cause for concern for many'...<<<Read The Full Article Here>>>...