Coronavirus death toll in UK reaches 422 as 87 people die in one day

The coronavirus death toll has risen to 422 and 87 people have died in the last 24 hours.

As of 9am on Tuesday, March 24, a total of 8,077 people have tested positive for coronavirus.

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The coronavirus death toll has risen to 422. | jpimedia

A total of 82,359 people have tested negative.

Regional figures have yet to be released.

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