March 5, 2020 – I Am Birmingham

The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham

Woman in 70s confirmed as first UK coronavirus fatality

Rangzeb HussainMarch 5, 2020March 5, 202001 mins

A patient at the Royal Berkshire Hospital who tested positive for coronavirus has been confirmed as the first death in the UK related to the virus. The woman, in her 70s, is believed to have had underlying health conditions and was admitted and tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday.

Easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions may not apply to areas under special lockdown

Coronavirus case confirmed in Birmingham by health officials

Rangzeb HussainMarch 5, 2020March 5, 202001 mins

Health officials have confirmed that a patient in Birmingham has tested positive for coronavirus today. The UK Chief Medical Officer issued a statement today (Thursday 5th March) announcing news of a positive case for coronavirus infection in Birmingham.