Coronavirus UK: 150 deaths within 24 hours, as cases rise by over 16,000
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Coronavirus UK: 150 deaths within 24 hours, as cases rise by over 16,000

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An additional 16,171 people have tested positive for the coronavirus in the space of 24 hours, the government has confirmed — bringing the total nationwide tally to 705,428. However data collected by the UK’s statistics agencies show there have now been 58,500 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate. In England, where the bulk of the UK’s cases have been observed, separate figures show there were 4,814 Covid-19 patients in hospital in England on Saturday, up from 3,225 a week ago.

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