Coronavirus Alert: 244 Confirmed UK Cases and 2 Deaths as of March 8
As of 9am on 8 March 2020, England has recorded 244 confirmed COVID-19 cases. Tragically, two patients who tested positive have died.
Where Are the Coronavirus Cases in England?
Public Health England (PHE) releases daily updates broken down by upper tier local authorities. Here’s the latest snapshot from 9am, 8 March 2020:
- Hotspots: Devon leads with 12 cases, followed by Hertfordshire with 13 and Hampshire with 8.
- London Boroughs: Brighton & Hove has 7 cases, Kensington & Chelsea 8, and Camden 2.
- Other notable areas: Manchester 5, Lancashire 4, Birmingham 1, and Leeds 3.
Many locations still report zero confirmed cases, highlighting uneven spread across the country.
Full Breakdown: Key Areas & Case Numbers
- Barking and Dagenham – 0
- Barnet – 4
- Birmingham – 1
- Brighton and Hove – 7
- Devon – 12
- Hertfordshire – 13
- Hampshire – 8
- Isle of Wight – 1
- Kensington and Chelsea – 8
- Manchester – 5
- Nottingham – 2
- Sheffield – 0
- Wiltshire – 3
- York – 3
- Awaiting confirmation – 20
Data Caveat
Note: Numbers may shift due to delays in testing and reporting. Stay tuned as Public Health England continues to update the figures daily.
