Number of coronavirus cases in Nottinghamshire rises to 109

The new figures have been released by Public Health England this evening, as the total number of cases in the United Kingdom reached 11,658.

Earlier today, NHS England confirmed that further 107 people, who tested positive for the Coronavirus (Covid-19) have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in England to 521.

One of the fatalities was recorded in Nottingham.

People across the country showed their appreciation for the efforts of NHS and social care staff in the ongoing battle against coronavirus.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday, March 23 that it was necessary for the country to go into lockdown, with people only allowed to leave their house to travel to an essential job, to pick up essential shopping or help vulnerable people, to take exercise or travel for medical reasons.