A patient at North Middlesex University Hospital is among ten more people to have died in England after testing positive for Covid-19.

A number of the patients, who were over 60, had underlying health conditions, NHS England said.

It brings the coronavirus death toll to 21 in the UK.

The 10 patients were being cared for in Buckinghamshire, Sandwell & West Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Leicester, Barts, London, north Middlesex and Chester.

A North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust spokesperson said: "Sadly, we can confirm that a man who was being cared for at North Middlesex University Hospital, and had tested positive for COVID-19, has died.

"The patient was in his 80s and had underlying health conditions."

There have been 1,140 positive tests for coronavirus in the UK as of 9am on March 14, up from 798 at the same time on Friday, the Department of Health and Social Care said.

Professor Chris Whitty, chief medical officer for England, said: "I am sorry to confirm 10 further patients who have tested positive for Covid-19 in England have died.

"All 10 individuals were in the at risk groups. I understand this increase in the number of deaths linked to Covid-19 will be a cause for concern for many.

"The public should know every measure we are taking is seeking to save lives and protect the most vulnerable.

"Every single one of us has a role to play in achieving this. If you have a new continuous cough or high temperature, please stay at home for seven days.

"I also encourage everyone to be washing their hands for 20 seconds regularly.

"I offer my sincere condolences to the families and friends who have received this difficult news. I ask that their privacy is respected at this time."