Live coronavirus updates as Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock both test positive while national the death toll rises to 759

Here are Friday’s latest updates for Derbyshire as the region confirms 29 new cases of coronavirus.

By Kyle Wilson

Published 26th Mar 2020, 09:04 BST

Updated 27th Mar 2020, 15:39 BST

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In Derbyshire, the current number of confirmed cases stands at 139.

More people - aged between 47 and 93 - have also died nationwide after testing positive for coronavirus in England, NHS England said, bringing the total deaths in the UK to 759.

Communities across Derbyshire joined the nation in applauding the efforts of NHS staff currently fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

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