The Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England is delivering a data briefing to the nation so that the extent of the coronavirus infection surge can be better understood by the public
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England is set to explain how severe the coronavirus surge coursing through the country currently is.
At Jonathan Van-Tam will address the nation alongside Steve Powis, NHSE Medical Director, and Dr Jane Eddleston, Greater Manchester Medical Lead for a coronavirus data briefing.
Their words come after it was reported that the Army will be drafted to Liverpool to help the city in its coronavirus efforts.
It is expected that large parts of Merseyside will be placed into Tier 3 lockdown on Wednesday, meaning pubs will close and movement will be restricted.
At 3.30pm today Boris Johnson will address MPs in the House of Commons, before delivering an televised update to the people.
Yesterday the UK recorded 12,872 more coronavirus cases and 65 deaths
