UK COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 13,729 as Testing Surges

The UK’s coronavirus crisis deepens with 13,729 hospital deaths confirmed by 5pm on April 15. Testing ramps up fast, with a total of 417,649 tests completed by 9am on April 16.

Testing Numbers Skyrocket

  • 18,665 tests carried out on April 15 alone
  • 327,608 people tested so far
  • 103,093 have tested positive for COVID-19

The Grim Toll

Of all those who tested positive and were hospitalised, 13,729 have tragically lost their lives. The UK battles on as the death toll climbs.

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