THEY SAID WHAT?

“When we launched the appeal last night, we hoped to get 250,000 volunteers over a few days. But I can tell you that in just 24 hours, 405,000 people have responded to the call. That is already, in one day, as many volunteers as the population of Coventry”

- Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces the number who have signed up to help vulnerable

people

“The Prince of Wales has tested positive for Coronavirus. He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual. In accordance with Government and medical advice, the Prince and the Duchess are now self-isolating at home in Scotland”

- Clarence House

“I am desperately saddened by the news of Steven’s death and my heart goes out to his parents Steven and Carol. Steven was a dedicated diplomat and represented his country with great skill and passion. He will be missed by all those who knew him and worked with him”

- Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, above, on British diplomat Steven Dick who has has died in Hungary

after contracting coronavirus

“The agreement is that we want to organise this Olympic Games at the latest in the summer of 2021. That means that this task force can consider the broader picture. This is not just restricted to the summer months. All the options are on the table before and including the summer 2021”

- International Olympics Committee president Thomas Bach indicates the postponed Tokyo Olympics could be held in the spring of next year