UK Covid death toll rises by 1,041 – a record rise for second wave
by Matthew Weaver from on (#5CFQ9)
Highest daily figure since 21 April brings number of people to have died from virus to 77,346
For the first time, the British government has announced more than 1,000 Covid deaths in its daily report on the virus, and revealed another record rise in cases.
It said a further 1,041 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Wednesday. It brings the UK's death toll to 77,346.
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