Coronavirus NI: UK deaths increase by 53% in 24 hours - more than 2000 dead in Italy and Boris Johnson announces string of new draconian measures

Andrew Quinn
By Andrew Quinn
Published 16th Mar 2020, 10:06 BST
Updated 16th Mar 2020, 21:02 BST
A woman wearing a protective face mask walks past Buckingham Palace, London, as Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said ministers are yet to make a decision on whether to ban gatherings of over 500 people in the rest of the UK, after Scotland said it would bring in restrictions from Monday.A woman wearing a protective face mask walks past Buckingham Palace, London, as Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said ministers are yet to make a decision on whether to ban gatherings of over 500 people in the rest of the UK, after Scotland said it would bring in restrictions from Monday.
A woman wearing a protective face mask walks past Buckingham Palace, London, as Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said ministers are yet to make a decision on whether to ban gatherings of over 500 people in the rest of the UK, after Scotland said it would bring in restrictions from Monday.
Coronavirus COVID-19 is significantly impacting upon life in Northern Ireland.

Stay with us today as we bring you the latest news, announcements and advice concerning the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19.

Related topics:ItalyNorthern IrelandBoris Johnson