Coronavirus death toll reaches 578 in UK

The UK has experienced the largest daily increase in deaths from coronavirus.

The number of coronavirus deaths in the UK has jumped by 115 in a day for the first time.

The death toll has risen to 578, health officials have confirmed, with 11,658 confirmed cases.

The latest figures came after Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled an aid programme to help the self-employed.

People across the UK have taken part in a national applause of thanks for NHS workers and carers helping in the fight against coronavirus.

The Queen said the UK was "enormously thankful" for the commitment of all those working in science, health and the emergency and public services.

In a message on Instagram, she said: "We are enormously thankful for the expertise and commitment of our scientists, medical practitioners and emergency and public services."

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