UK reports fourth death as number of confirmed cases reaches 319

Health Secretary Matt Hancock told the Commins that as of this morning there were 319 confirmed cases in the UK – this now includes a fourth confirmed death, he announces in the House of Commons.

The woman was being treated in Wolverhampton and had underlying health conditions.

In a statement, England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said: “I am very sorry to report that a fourth patient in England who tested positive for COVID-19 has sadly died.

“I offer my sincere condolences to their family and friends and ask that their privacy is respected.

“The patient, who was being treated at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospital, was in their 70s and had underlying health conditions.

“It appears the virus was acquired in the UK and full contact tracing has begun.”

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