Another 888 dead as UK’s coronavirus death toll passes 15,000

Another 888 dead as UK’s coronavirus death toll passes 15,000 As of 9am 18 April,...

Published: 1:18 pm April 18, 2020

Updated: 5:28 am October 8, 2025

Another 888 dead as UK’s coronavirus death toll passes 15,000

As of 9am 18 April, 460,437 tests have concluded, with 21,389 tests on 17 April. 357,023 people have been tested of which 114,217 tested positive. As of 5pm on 17 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 15,464 have sadly died.

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