UK coronavirus live: Home Office extends NHS worker visas

Home Office confirms visas will be automatically extended; Wales death toll rises by seven, Scotland by 13 and Northern Ireland by sixCoronavirus – latest global updatesAt a glance: latest key developmentsEngland and Wales death toll higher than previously reportedUK labs could be testing tens of thousands more people See all our coronavirus coverage 2.57pm BST Boris Johnson intends to leave coronavirus self-isolation on Friday despite pleas from Labour MP Dr Rosena Allin-Khan to stay away from people for a further seven days.The Prime Minister has been self-isolating in No 11 Downing Street since he tested positive for Covid-19 last Thursday night. A spokesman said Johnson’s symptoms remained mild and he was following the UK guidelines by self-isolating for seven days.I would like the Prime Minister to self-isolate for 14 days.I’m deeply concerned the advice we’re giving is not in keeping with what the WHO are saying – they’re saying you can continue to spread the virus long after the symptoms are gone. 2.47pm BST A total of 1,651 people who have tested positive for coronavirus in England have died, up 367 from 1,284 on Monday, NHS England said. NHS England said those who died were all in hospital and their ages ranged from 19 to 98. All but 28 of the patients had underlying health conditions. The 28 who did not were aged between 19 and 91. Continue reading…
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