The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in south east London has climbed to 171, an increase of 37 on the previous day.

According to the latest figures, released daily by the Government and Public Health England, show that as of 9am on Friday there are 1,588 confirmed cases in London.

The actual number of cases will be much more, given the lack of testing currently taking place.

Bromley has 52 confirmed cases.

Lewisham has recorded 47, Greenwich 41, and Bexley 31.

Public Health England are not disclosing specific details about individual cases.

Across the UK, there are 3,983 confirmed cases of Covid-19, a spread which led to shut-down of all pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants yesterday.

Nightclubs, theatres, cinemas, gyms and leisure centres have also been told to close.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said on Friday he was establishing a coronavirus job protection scheme to help employers hit by the outbreak.

He announced they would be able to apply to HM Revenue and Customs to cover 80% of the wages of staff they keep on, up to £2,500 a month.