evidence: The latest figures counted from the previous day (for a period from 5pm-5pm) will be published at 2pm the following day. Yesterday’s figures [referred to by Watt on Newsnight] did not cover a full 24 hour period while we adjust to the new system. These figures comprised the period from 9am 24 March to 5pm on 24 March. Going forwards, figures on deaths will be recorded for the 24 hour period as of 5pm the previous day.