Coronavirus Daily Update: Over 400,000 volunteers and Prince Charles test positive for the virus

National & International:

The Prime Minister has said at his daily briefing today that over 405,000 people have volunteered to help the NHS.

Boris Johnson says this ranges from drivers, to people phoning those living alone and much more.

There have now been 22 deaths from the virus in Scotland, with six new confirmed deaths.

There are 51 people in Scotland currently in intensive care with the disease or symptoms of it,

Global cases now exceed 400,000 - although a quarter of that have been confirmed as recovered.

Prince Charles has tested positive for the virus, the 71-year-old is displaying 'mild symptoms' and is isolating at Balmoral with his wife the Duchess of Cornwall - she's tested negative.

Boris Johnson also confirmed today, that the Chancellor Rishi Sunak will tomorrow give an update on plans for the self-employed.

All cars, van and motorcycles needing an MOT will be temporarily exempt from the 30th of March:

Also, Hospitals are looking for help sourcing more protective equipment for staff:

In the North East:

There are now 29 confirmed cases in NHS Grampian:

Knock-on affects of the virus continue to spread throughout the North East.

Robert Gordon University have joined the University of Aberdeen in postponing graduation ceremonys this Summer.

Oil giant Ineos have also had to delay improvement work on a north sea pipeline:

Something a bit more positive:

The cash for kids appeal has gotten off to a brilliant start, as local company ABZ development have donated £10,000 on top of various generous donations from the public.

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