The number of cases of coronavirus in the UK has risen to 319 - the Department of Health has confirmed.

As of 9am on March 9, a total of 24,960 people have been tested.

Of that figure, 24,641 were negative and 319 were positive.

To date, three patients who tested positive for coronavirus have sadly died.

The regional breakdown across England by the NHS is as follows:

  • East of England - 24
  • London - 61
  • Midlands - 31
  • North East and Yorkshire - 22
  • North West - 35
  • South East - 43
  • South West - 38
  • To be determined - 26
  • Total: 280