Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. UK: 4 More Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Reuters LONDON - British health authorities said on Monday there had been four more confirmed cases of coronavirus, bringing the total to 40. Chris Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer of England, said the four new patients had recently traveled from Italy. Earlier on Monday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the country needed to be prepared for the new coronavirus to spread further. .