Covid Deaths Drop but Still Heavy Toll with 280 New Fatalities

Latest Government Data Reveals 280 Covid Deaths

Another 280 people have died from Covid-19, according to the latest figures released by the government. That’s a slight drop from Wednesday’s grim tally of 310 deaths.

New Cases Dip Slightly but Remain High

Wednesday saw 24,701 new positive tests, but the latest data suggests infections may be easing off.

UK Covid Toll Nears 1 Million Cases

The total number of coronavirus cases in the UK now stands at a staggering 965,340, with the death toll reaching 45,955 within 28 days of a positive test.

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