Coronavirus Daily Update: Over half a million cases worldwide, UK cases now over 10,000 and measures for self-employed announced

National & International:

Over half a million people worldwide now have, or have had, coronavirus.

A total of 11,658 people in the UK have been confirmed to have the virus, with 578 deaths - the first time the death toll in the country has risen by triple digits.

The chancellor Rishi Sunak held the daily update at Downing Street - he focused on the self-employed.

Sunak announced 95% of all self-employed will benefit from their new scheme.

Those who qualify will be contacted by HRMC and asked to fill in a form. They'll be entitled to 80% of their average profits - up to £2,500 a month.

The Chancellor expects the scheme to begin by June, with payment backdated to cover March, April and May.

We've been hearing from a man living in Scotland who has now recovered from the virus:

And those not following government advice could risk being arrested:

In the North East:

There are now 31 cases in NHS Grampian's area:

Aberdeen FC have pleaded with insurers to help football clubs like themselves in their time in need.

Many clubs are worried they will be severely hit - and in some cases wiped out - by the fallout from the virus.

Something a bit more positive:

This Scottish brewery are letting you give back to the NHS.

For £6 you can donate a pack of beer to members of staff to show your thanks.

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