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Coronavirus in UK: How many confirmed cases are there in your area? Coronavirus in UK: How many confirmed cases are there in your area?
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A total of 3,269 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK - but the actual number of cases is estimated to be between 35,000 and 50,000.A total of 3,269 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK - but the actual number of cases is estimated to be between 35,000 and 50,000.
The number of deaths is now 144, according to the latest figures available. Some 61,352 other people in the UK have been tested for the respiratory infection but found not to have it.The number of deaths is now 144, according to the latest figures available. Some 61,352 other people in the UK have been tested for the respiratory infection but found not to have it.
All schools in the UK will close from Friday, except for vulnerable pupils or children of key workers, following a ramping up of measures to tackle the outbreak.All schools in the UK will close from Friday, except for vulnerable pupils or children of key workers, following a ramping up of measures to tackle the outbreak.
Find out how many people have confirmed cases in your area:Find out how many people have confirmed cases in your area:
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The following charts and graphics will help you understand the situation in the UK and how the authorities are dealing with it.The following charts and graphics will help you understand the situation in the UK and how the authorities are dealing with it.
1. The UK has changed course1. The UK has changed course
The new coronavirus, which causes the respiratory disease known as Covid-19, was first confirmed in the UK at the end of January.The new coronavirus, which causes the respiratory disease known as Covid-19, was first confirmed in the UK at the end of January.
While there were a number of people testing positive throughout February, figures in the UK began to increase at the beginning of March.While there were a number of people testing positive throughout February, figures in the UK began to increase at the beginning of March.
On Monday 16 March, Prime Minster Boris Johnson announced significant new measures in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus. They included asking people to work from home where possible, halting all unnecessary travel, and asking those aged over-70 to self isolate at home in the coming weeks.On Monday 16 March, Prime Minster Boris Johnson announced significant new measures in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus. They included asking people to work from home where possible, halting all unnecessary travel, and asking those aged over-70 to self isolate at home in the coming weeks.
Up to 40 Tube stations in London have also been closed and rail services reduced elsewhere. More than 20,000 troops are on standby to help if needed.Up to 40 Tube stations in London have also been closed and rail services reduced elsewhere. More than 20,000 troops are on standby to help if needed.
The measures have come into force as the UK death toll continues to rise. A total of 144 people with coronavirus have so far died, according to the latest figures on 19 March.The measures have come into force as the UK death toll continues to rise. A total of 144 people with coronavirus have so far died, according to the latest figures on 19 March.
Confirmed UK figures are lower than other European countries, such as Italy, for example, where there have been more than 40,000 cases and more than 3,000 deaths, according to 19 March figures from the Johns Hopkins University.Confirmed UK figures are lower than other European countries, such as Italy, for example, where there have been more than 40,000 cases and more than 3,000 deaths, according to 19 March figures from the Johns Hopkins University.
Globally, authorities have confirmed more than 235,000 cases of the coronavirus and more than 9,700 deaths.Globally, authorities have confirmed more than 235,000 cases of the coronavirus and more than 9,700 deaths.
There have now been more than 155,000 cases outside China - overtaking the 82,000 in the country where the virus originated in December.There have now been more than 155,000 cases outside China - overtaking the 82,000 in the country where the virus originated in December.
2. We are in the second phase of the government's response2. We are in the second phase of the government's response
The government has published its action plan for dealing with the virus, which involves three phases - contain; delay; mitigate - alongside ongoing research.The government has published its action plan for dealing with the virus, which involves three phases - contain; delay; mitigate - alongside ongoing research.
While the emphasis has been on the contain and research phases up until this week, the country has now moved to the "delay" phase to stop the wider spread of the virus.While the emphasis has been on the contain and research phases up until this week, the country has now moved to the "delay" phase to stop the wider spread of the virus.
As part of the delay phase, people with even mild coronavirus symptoms - defined as a temperature above 37.8 C or a "new, continuous" cough - are being asked to self-isolate at home for at least seven days to protect others and help slow the spread of the disease.As part of the delay phase, people with even mild coronavirus symptoms - defined as a temperature above 37.8 C or a "new, continuous" cough - are being asked to self-isolate at home for at least seven days to protect others and help slow the spread of the disease.
Even if you have no symptoms, the government says you should still:Even if you have no symptoms, the government says you should still:
The government is now encouraging self-isolation at home for over 70s, and those more vulnerable to the virus, for 12 weeks from Friday.The government is now encouraging self-isolation at home for over 70s, and those more vulnerable to the virus, for 12 weeks from Friday.
Mr Johnson said that through "determined collective action and scientific progress, we will turn the tide of this disease and beat it together".Mr Johnson said that through "determined collective action and scientific progress, we will turn the tide of this disease and beat it together".
British nationals should avoid all non-essential foreign travel to tackle the spread of coronavirus, the Foreign Office has advised.British nationals should avoid all non-essential foreign travel to tackle the spread of coronavirus, the Foreign Office has advised.
If the virus becomes even more widespread, the government may then decide to enter the third phase of mitigation, when health services are asked to focus on critical care and retired NHS staff could be asked to return to work.If the virus becomes even more widespread, the government may then decide to enter the third phase of mitigation, when health services are asked to focus on critical care and retired NHS staff could be asked to return to work.
3. People who think they have coronavirus should self-isolate3. People who think they have coronavirus should self-isolate
If you have a "new, continuous" cough or high temperature and think you have coronavirus you are advised not to go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Instead, you stay at home for seven days. If you live with other people - they should also stay home for 14 days to see if they develop symptoms. Symptoms include a high temperature and a "new, continuous" cough - this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or three or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual).
If you think you have coronavirus you are advised not to go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Instead, you stay at home for seven days. If you live with other people - they should also stay home for 14 days to see if they develop symptoms.
If your symptoms persist or worsen you should contact the NHS's dedicated 111 online coronavirus service or call 111.If your symptoms persist or worsen you should contact the NHS's dedicated 111 online coronavirus service or call 111.