Queen to address nation on Sunday, PM Johnson still ill working from home

(Patria) – The death toll from the coronavirus epidemic in the United Kingdom jumped by 684 in a single day to a total of 3,605, which is 23% higher than the previous day.

So far, a total of 173,784 people have been tested, of whom 38,168 tested positive for the coronavirus.

Medical experts in the country believe that the high death toll will continue in the coming weeks, but that there are early indications that the transmission rate in the community has fallen below 1. They also believe that the United Kingdom would 'do well' with a death toll of less than 20,000.

The worst-case scenario for the British government is a death toll of 50,000, which is possible if the population does not adhere to self-isolation measures, a source close to the government told Reuters.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who tested positive for the coronavirus 8 days ago, remains in self-isolation due to a persistent high temperature.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who tested positive slightly earlier, has come out of self-isolation as he is considered recovered.

Queen Elizabeth II will address the nation on Sunday, Buckingham Palace announced. This will be only the fifth time in her 68 years on the throne that the Queen has addressed the British nation outside of Christmas.