Sunderland LIVE news: Coronavirus updates as UK continues to tackle spread of illness

Hello and welcome to the Sunderland LIVE blog where we will be providing you with the latest updates on coronavirus as the illness continues to take hold.

By Sophie Brownson and Fiona Thompson

Published 16th Mar 2020, 07:24 BST

Updated 16th Mar 2020, 18:47 BST

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Stick with us as we provide live updates on coronavirus as the situation progresses throughout the day.

We will keep you informed on the latest developments from Public Health England on coronavirus as well as breaking news from across Sunderland and the wider North East region.

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