Coronavirus cases in UK jump to 11,658 as single-day deaths top 100

The prime minister said on Wednesday that 405,000 people had responded in just 24 hours to a call for volunteers to support the NHS and vulnerable people, significantly more than the 250,000 initially sought.

The public has been urged to take part in a mass round of applause on Thursday night to commend the NHS staff and carers for their work amid the coronavirus outbreak.