Ministers are forced daily to explain a lack of personal protective equipment for health care staff, while testing for the virus remains limited.
NHS Providers, which represents hospital bosses, said it was concerned about a potential lack of equipment for frontline medical staff if a government review led to advice for the public to wear face masks.The concerns came as media reports suggested that British firms were exporting much-needed equipment to other European countries, despite shortages in the UK.The health ministry currently only gives details for the deaths of people in hospital who have tested positive for the virus.
In its weekly bulletin, the Office for National Statistics said 18,516 deaths were registered in the 7 days to April 10. A total of 6,213 or 33.6% mentioned COVID-19, including suspected cases, on the death certificate, up from 3,475 the previous week.
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