Coronavirus in Leeds: Live updates on Thursday, April 9 as UK death toll passes 7,000

By Rebecca Marano

Published 9th Apr 2020, 07:36 GMT

Updated 9th Apr 2020, 07:38 GMT

Welcome to the Yorkshire Evening Post's coronavirus live blog.

Scroll down for the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak in Leeds on Thursday, April 9.

Today the YEP will celebrate all of our health heroes who are working hard during the coronavirus pandemic. — Today the YEP will celebrate all of our health heroes who are working hard during the coronavirus pandemic. | jpimedia

placeholder image — Today the YEP will celebrate all of our health heroes who are working hard during the coronavirus pandemic. | jpimedia

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