The number of patients diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK who have died now stands at 71.
The Department of Health and Social Care announced the latest death toll which has jumped by 16 since Monday.
The government published the stats late on Tuesday afternoon a while after their daily update on how many people have been tested.
As of 9am, March 17 2020, a total of 50,442 people have been tested, with 1,950 confirmed positive.
On Monday the number of deaths had jumped by 20 in 24 hours, bringing the total previous death toll to 55, which included the first death in Wales.
Rising figures over the past few days resulted in an emergency Cobra meeting on Monday afternoon to discuss escalated measures to tackle the outbreak.
Following minister talks with chief scientific advisors, Boris Johnson warned members of the public to avoid unnecessary contact with family and friends, and to not head to pubs, restaurants, and theatres.
Mr Johnson asked people to work from home where possible, with more stringent advice on social distancing for those among at-risk groups expected to come this weekend - which could see some people stay at home for 12 weeks.
The UK Foreign Office has also advised against all non-essential travel abroad for the next 30 days.
