The number of people in the UK who have tested positive for coronavirus has hit nearly 2,000 - the biggest single day jump since the outbreak began.
The Department of Health and Social care said 1,950 had been diagnosed with the virus since the outbreak began, an increase of 407 since yesterday .
Shortly before the new total was announced, the Government’s chief scientific adviser said around 55,000 people in the UK were estimated to have Covid-19.
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