THE coronavirus death rate in England more than doubled today as 367 people- including a teen with no underlying health conditions – died in 24 hours.
It brings the number of people who have died from the virus in England to 1,651 – up from 1,284 yesterday.
At least 1,815 have now died in the UK.
Meanwhile it was revealed Prince William is hoping to join the fight against coronavirus and return to his role as an air ambulance pilot.
The Duke of Cambridge wants to “do his bit” on the frontline – after more than 22,000 remain infected in the UK.
The heir to the throne, 37, spent two years flying medics to emergencies before stepping down in 2017.
A drunk shopper who claimed to have Coronavirus before spitting in an argument with supermarket security staff has been jailed.
Denise Reid was sent to prison for 18 weeks after pleading guilty to abusing staff at Asda, Manor Walks shopping centre in Cramlington.
A court was told how the 46-year-old was kicked out of the shop for being drunk and disorderly at around 5pm on Saturday.
But as they tried to remove her from the store, Reid became abusive, claiming she had Coronavirus.
Staff backed away as she spat on the ground next to them.
Reid was arrested and charged with common assault.
