UPDATE on #COVID19 testing in the UK:
— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) March 18, 2020
As of 9am 18 March 2020, a total of 56,221 people have been tested:
53,595 negative
2,626 positive
The latest confirmed number of deaths will be announced later today.
The digital dashboard will be updated later today. pic.twitter.com/KlHekrj3Nx