The UK Government is giving its daily coronavirus update.
Communities secretary Robert Jenrick will lead the press conference alongside Stephen Powis, national medical director for England.
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The briefing has ended
The UK press briefing has now finished.
You can read all the latest coronavirus new in today’s live blog here.
'People can drop off food and medicine to family'
Jenrick said he doesn’t want people to feel that they can’t drop off medical and food supplies to their parents, after he admitted doing do himself when he was asked if he should apologise for breaking social distancing rules.
He added that he returns to Westminster for work and stays with his family in Herefordshire.
Jenrick: “The virus in one form or another will be with us for a long time, until there is a cure.”
Number of deaths will be the last thing to change
Powis says the reduction in deaths will be the last thing to change but added: “if we continue to comply with instructions, it will change”.
He said: “The hospital data comes rapidly and we can get that very quickly. It’s right that is published immediately. But we can also collect data on deaths in the community.”
“The Government ‘confident’ NHS has enough ventilators”
Jenrick says there are 10,606 ventilators in the NHS - and 190 of those have come from new UK suppliers.
He continued: “The most important point to say is, there are sufficient ventilators, the government is increasingly confident there will be sufficient capacity in the NHS.
“The Government ‘confident’ NHS has enough ventilators”
Powis on the lack of PPE
Powis said PPE was a very personal issue for him as a doctor himself. He said the guidance was professionally agreed two weeks ago for that stage of the epidemic. He said he knew the government was working hard but it is absolutely critical “above anything else” to get supplies of PPE to the frontline.
The 84 tonnes will only last three days
A reporter at the conference pointed out that the 400,000 gowns only covers three days for the NHS.
Jenrick says the government is doing everything it can, “businesses here are playing their part as well... but I don’t underestimate the scale of the challenge
“The workers on the front line, we understand their anxiety and we are trying to get the equipment as quickly as possible,”
Virus has no 'disproportionate impact on BAME communities'
While taking questions from the media Jenrick was asked about the effect of coronavirus on BAME communities.
Jenrick said there does appear to be a disproportionate impact of the virus on BAME communities in the UK, as in the US. He said research must be done “swiftly” and action then taken.
“great reduction” in public transport usage
Now speaking NHS England medical officer Stephen Powis.
He confirmed a “great reduction” in public transport usage as well as vehicles on the road.
“That’s really important. It’s absolutely critical that we continue to comply with those instructions and to do everything we can to stop the spread of the virus,”
The number of deaths will be the last to change, but will change if distancing measures continue.
84 tonnes of PPE ‘arriving in UK tomorrow’
Asked about the shortages of protective equipment for NHS staff, Jenrick said a large consignment of PPE is due to arrive in the UK tomorrow from Turkey - some 84 tonnes of PPE.
He says it will include 400,000 gowns, calling it “a very significant additional shipment”.
Tribute to 'heroic' Captain Tom Moore
He pays tribute to “heroic” Captain Tom Moore who has raised £23m for the NHS.
Captain Tom will now act as the guest of honour at the opening of the NHS Nightingale in Harrogate next week - where he was born.
Jenrick urges councils to reopen cemeteries
Jenrick is urging councils to reopen cemeteries and graveyards so people can “seek solace” or lay flowers.
He said: “There are times in my life when I have needed to do that”
Jenrick referenced a number of cases where mourning families were turned away and said, “funerals can go ahead with close family present”
'Parks closing isn't right'
The communities secretary says he knows the lockdown is a lot harder for those without a garden and in small living spaces.
He said: “I’ve made it clear to councils that all parks must remain open” so people can safely enjoy the fresh air and green space - while adhering to social distancing regulations.
Plans to shield the most vulnerable is working
Jenrick said plans put in place to help protect the “most clinically vulnerable” are working.
Three weeks ago bosses from wholesalers were arranged. Now more than 25,000 have been delivered with 300,000 expected in the coming weeks.
With 130,000 calls being made to make sure they are delivered and needed.
90% of rough sleepers are in accommodation
Jenrick said more than 90% of rough sleepers have been offered accommodation.
He thanks local councils, charities and others.
He said there is “a small number, regrettably, still rough sleeping” but work will continue to work on this.
£1.6 billion to go to councils to support councils
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick announced an extra sum of £1.6bn to help councils keep providing vital services.
Mr Jenrick said this will including waste management services, financial release, children and adult services, and getting rough sleepers off the streets.
He said: “Today we are providing 1.6bn of new funding to support councils with the pressures they face as they respond to the crisis.” - This takes the funding to over 3.2bn.
Latest UK figures
Robert Jenrick, the local government secretary, discussed the latest UK figures:
460,437 tests have now been carried out across Great Britain, including 21,389 tests carried out yesterday.
114,217 people have tested positive, an increase of 5,526 cases since yesterday.
17,759 people are currently in hospital with coronavirus in Great Britain, down from 18,711 yesterday.
Of those hospitalised, 15,464 have now died, an increase of 888 fatalities since yesterday.
