Covid-19: Two new cases confirmed in Wigan bringing the total to 16

It brings the total number of people who have Covid-19 in the borough to 16, according to the latest Public Health England data.

In the UK, there have now been 11,658 cases of coronavirus and 578 deaths. The number of North West cases stands at 899.

The new cases come as Prime Minister Boris Johnson put the country into lockdown on Monday, ordering people only to leave their homes under a list of "very limited purposes", banned public gatherings of more than two people and ordered the closure of non-essential shops.

Mr Johnson ordered people to only leave their homes to shop for basic necessities "as infrequently as possible", and to only perform one form of exercise a day.

They can also seek medical help, provide care to a vulnerable person or travel to work if "absolutely necessary", under the measures to last until at least Easter Monday.

Extensive information on how to help combat Covid-19 can be found at www.gov.uk/coronavirus