Fears Midlands is about to become major UK coronavirus hotspot

Health chiefs warn 'the threat is everywhere'.

Health chiefs say the Midlands is ‘now obviously a concern’ after an uptick in hospital admissions related to coronavirus.

Answering questions at today’s Downing Street press conference, Public Health England director Dr Yvonne Doyle said the ‘threat is everywhere’ and that hospitals across the country need protection.

The Covid-19 outbreak is most advanced in London, but cases in the Midlands are picking up quickly.

More to follow.