This is CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks. Global cases: More than 4.5 million Global deaths: At least 307,159 Most cases reported: United States (More than 1.4 million), Russia (262,843), United Kingdom (238,004), Spain (230,183), Italy (223,885). The data above was… Read More »
The number of coronavirus deaths in care homes across the UK has started to fall, figures show. A review of death certificates showed there were 2,800 deaths linked to the virus in the most recent week – down 12% on the week before. It brings the virus death toll in care homes to more than… Read More »
NHS will have ‘answers’ on whether experimental coronavirus drugs work by JUNE, UK’s chief medic says NHS letter said first results from clinical trials expected in ‘five to seven weeks’ More than 9,000 virus sufferers are taking part in the Recovery trials in Britain Comes as Boris Johnson looks set to announce lockdown will stay until… Read More »