Coronavirus cases have rocketed in the last 24 hours, with 319 in people confirmed to have the virus.
Three patients who tested positive for the condition have died in the UK.
Public Health England released the latest figures in a statement, they said: "As of 9am 9 March 2020, a total of 24,960 people have been tested: 24,641 negative. 319 positive.
"3 patients who tested positive for coronavirus have sadly died."
The health authority also broke down how many cases were present in each area, with 35 confirmed to have the virus in the North West.
Public Health England will continue to trace close contacts of anybody diagnosed with Covid-19 in the containment phase, advising them to self-isolate at home to delay the spread of the virus.
Following Monday's Cobra meeting hosted by Boris Johnson, First Minister of Northern Ireland Arlene Foster said the UK remains in the containment phase.
Moving to the next delay stage would mean that social distancing measures - such as restricting public gatherings and more widespread advice to stay at home - could be brought in.
Speaking on the steps of the Cabinet Office, she said decisions to postpone major public and sporting events would be "led by the scientific advisers", adding: "We're still in the containment phase."
The Government's scientific advisory group for emergencies (Sage) is expected to meet on Tuesday.
Earlier, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said cancelling sports events and shutting museums and galleries due to coronavirus would be "premature".
