The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
Birmingham has confirmed to hold the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK, outside of London. As of 18:14 (GMT) 29th March, Birmingham has recorded 513 cases of coronavirus. This is compared to the second-highest number of recorded cases, in Hampshire, with 432 cases – a difference of +81.
A 21-year-old woman has become the youngest person to have died after contracting coronavirus in the UK, despite having no pre-existing health conditions. Chloe Middleton, from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, is believed to have died from COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, on Saturday (March 21).
Family members performing last rites for a father-of-eight and a much-loved member of the local community, all while wearing face masks and standing separately from one another. This was the heartbreaking scene today during the funeral service of an elderly Muslim man from Birmingham, who died only days ago after contracting coronavirus.
A much-loved grandfather from Birmingham has died after contracting coronavirus, his family have announced. Afsar Hussain, 86, from Saltley is believed to have passed away in the early hours today (March 21) after a short battle with the COVID-19 virus.