As the number of people who have died in the UK after contracting coronavirus rises, we take a look at where and at what rate the virus is spreading – and the stories behind some of those who have lost their lives.

So far, 465 people have died in the UK after contracting coronavirus, with 9,529 confirmed cases of COVID-19 active across the country.

Most of those who have died in the UK have been over the age of 70 – but the youngest death has been that of an 18 year old. The majority of people who have died had underlying health problems.

Among the youngest to test positive for coronavirus was a baby at the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston in Norfolk.

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In England, 28 more people have died, taking the total to 414.

Scotland has announced its number of deaths has risen by six to 22, with Wales also announcing five more people have died, taking their total number of COVID-19 deaths also to 22.

Seven people have died in Northern Ireland.

Meanwhile, Public Health England has said millions of new coronavirus testing kits could be ready for use within days rather than weeks or months.

The tests would show whether an individual had antibodies for COVID-19 which, if they did, would mean they could return to work if they were not showing symptoms.

However, England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty was much more cautious about the tests and has not committed to a timeline for when they would become available.

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