Daily coronavirus briefing: Boris Johnson, Matt Hancock and Prof Chris Whitty fall ill - Chorley A&E closes - Police have new powers - Biggest daily increase in cases

Mar 27, 2020

Good evening,

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold, affecting all our lives in all sorts of ways, the team at the Lancashire Post continue to work tirelessly to bring you all the latest information.

Here is a selection of some of our most important coronavirus stories of the day, selected by our editors.


	PM Boris Johnson reveals he has tested positive for coronavirus

	Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he has tested positive for coronavirus.

Biggest daily increase in coronavirus cases in Lancashire yet

Official figures show that 24 more cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Lancashire.

Everything you need to know about the new law that gives police power to arrest and fine those flouting lockdown

Police officers now have the power to enforce lockdown rules to ensure people stay at home and avoid non-essential travel.

Coronavirus in the North West latest: This is every confirmed case in the North West on Friday, March 27

There are now 899 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the North West as of Friday, March 27.

Chorley A&E to close during coronavirus crisis

Chorley's Accident and Emergency department is being closed down at the height of the coronavirus crisis.

Preston stands united to say 'Thank You' to city's NHS heroes

It was the moment when the city united in its appreciation of our hardworking health-care heroes.



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