Coronavirus LIVE: Doncaster death toll rises to nine as Boris Johnson in hospital

The number of coronavirus deaths in Doncaster has risen to nine as it was confirmed that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital for tests after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
By Darren Burke
Published 6th Apr 2020, 08:53 BST
Updated 6th Apr 2020, 08:54 BST
Boris Johnson has spent the night in hospital while it was confirmed the number of deaths in Doncaster has risen. (Photo: Getty).Boris Johnson has spent the night in hospital while it was confirmed the number of deaths in Doncaster has risen. (Photo: Getty).
Boris Johnson has spent the night in hospital while it was confirmed the number of deaths in Doncaster has risen. (Photo: Getty).

Latest NHS figures show there are 137 confirmed cases in Doncaster with nine deaths, an increase of one on the previous day’s figure.

The number of people living with the disease in the town is thought to be far higher, with only patients being admitted to hospital being tested for coronavirus.

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Meanwhile, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has spent the night in hospital for tests and precautionary checks after being diagnosed with coronavirus ten days ago.

Mr Johnson had been self isolating but remained in charge of the Government’s fight against the disease.

However, last night a Downing Street spokesman announced that the PM had been admitted to hospital on the advice of his doctor.

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