Coronavirus briefing round-up

Gavin Williamson, the education secretary for England, took the government's daily briefing today. He's a summary of his key points:

• Children from all age groups would return to schools in England in September

• Further social distancing guidelines would be available "within weeks"

• Advice for people who are shielding would be given soon

• Online teaching was improving, with many schools doing an "excellent" job

• The pattern of Covid infections and deaths was "similar" around the whole UK