At a Glance...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned that England’s lockdown and tougher restrictions could continue into the summer.

Downing Street has denied the £500 Covid-19 payment proposal for those who have tested positive with COVID-19.

NHS England reports 1290 more deaths.

London buses turned into ambulances to ease coronavirus strain.

The UK government is considering closing borders to all foreign travellers.

Serving Met officer dies after testing positive for COVID-19.