England’s coronavirus death toll rises by 403

The coronavirus patient death toll in England has risen by 403, taking the total in the country to 4,897.

Wales recorded 27 more deaths, with the total number bine 193, whilst Scotland had two more deaths, and the total now stands at 222.

The British Prime Minister is still being treated with coronavirus, he still has a “persistent cough and temperature.”

Downing Street are refusing to confirm if Boris Johnson has pneumonia, but a spokesman said his condition is now no longer “mild,” and remains “under observation.”

They added, that Johnson remains in “good spirits” and is in contact with his aides despite his temperature not subsiding for 10 days.

England’s chief medical officer Prof Chris Whitty has returned to work after recovering from his coronavirus symptoms, he came down with symptoms on 27 March.