Coronavirus: confirmed cases rise past 200

The total number of confirmed cases in the county now stands at 210, an increase of 16 – 8 per cent – from yesterday (28 March).

It comes as NHS England confirmed the first person in Derbyshire who tested positive for Covid-19 has died.

A PHE spokesperson said the actual number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus is likely to be “much higher” than official figures show in every area as only hospital patients and NHS staff are currently being tested for the virus. The majority of people showing symptoms are asked to self-isolate at home and will not be tested.

As of 9am today (29 March), 19,522 people in the UK have tested positive for coronavirus.

As of 5pm yesterday (28 March), 1,228 patients in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus have died.