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

Welcome to the Yorkshire Evening Post's coronavirus live blog.
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.
Today the YEP will celebrate all of our health heroes who are working hard during the coronavirus pandemic.

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