Coronavirus update: UK death toll rises to six

The Bank of England has announced an emergency cut in interest rates in response to the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak

The UK coronavirus death toll rose to six yesterday, while this morning it was announced that Manchester City's Premier League match against Arsenal tonight (Wednesday) has been postponed as "a precautionary measure" because of the outbreak.

A number of Arsenal players are in self-isolation after coming into contact with Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis, who tested positive for the virus.

The UK now has a total of 382 cases.

The latest person to die was a Hertfordshire man in his early 80s who had underlying health conditions.

Health minister and Conservative MP Nadine Dorries has been diagnosed with coronavirus.

Ms Dorries said she had taken all the advised precautions after finding out and has been self-isolating at home.

The Department of Health said she first showed symptoms on Thursday - the same day she attended a Downing Street event hosted by the prime minister.

Meanwhile, the Bank of England has announced an emergency cut in interest rates in response to the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak.

Rates have been cut from 0.75% to 0.25%, taking the cost of borrowing back down to the lowest level in history.

The government will unveil its first Budget later, amid growing fears about the impact the outbreak will have on the UK economy.

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