An apparently healthy 13-year-old boy from south London has become the youngest UK victim of coronavirus.
Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab died at Kings College Hospital yesterday morning.
COVID-19 is so infectious that his family could not be close to him as he died.
In a statement, Kings College Hospital told Sky News: "Sadly, a 13-year old boy who tested positive for COVID-19 has passed away, and our thoughts and condolences are with the family at this time.
"The death has been referred to the coroner and no further comment will be made."
https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-healthy-boy-13-is-youngest-uk-victim-11966526
An ice-rink in Milton Keynes will be turned into an emergency mortuary "in a matter of days", in order to cope with a rise in coronavirus-related deaths, a local authority has said.
Planet Ice in South Row will become a temporary facility in the event funeral directors are unable to hold bodies, according to Milton Keynes Council.
In a statement released on Tuesday, a spokesperson said: "We're working with the owners of Planet Ice to ready the rink as a precaution should it be needed to support local operations.
"Ice rinks elsewhere in the UK have previously been used as temporary mortuary facilities, as their existing infrastructure can typically be adapted faster and more effectively than other buildings."
https://news.sky.com/story/coronavi...is-converted-into-emergency-mortuary-11966525