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Novel coronavirus cases in the UK increased from 209 to 273

By Julian Shea in London | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2020-03-08 22:38
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The United Kingdom now has a total of 273 people who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to latest figures published by health authorities on Sunday, up from the previous day's total of 209.

As of 9 am on Sunday, more than 23,000 had been tested, and so far there have been two fatalities, both in England.

The majority of cases remain in England, including one student at Oxford University, who self-isolated after feeling unwell, having not attended any university or college events.

Two of the newly announced positive tests are in Wales and on Saturday night three additional cases were diagnosed in Northern Ireland.

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