UK Covid Deaths Still High with 269 New Fatalities
The UK is facing a grim Covid update as daily death tolls remain stubbornly high. On 9 May alone, 269 people lost their lives to the virus, keeping fatalities in the three-figure bracket.
Testing Numbers Climb, But Deaths Remain Steady
By 9am on 10 May, a staggering 1,821,280 Covid tests have been conducted nationwide. Of these, 92,837 tests were carried out on 9 May alone. So far, 1,334,770 people have been tested, with 219,183 confirmed positive cases.
Tragic Death Toll Surpasses 31,800
Sadly, as of 5pm on 9 May, 31,855 people who tested positive across all settings have died from Covid. The virus continues to take a heavy toll as the country battles the ongoing pandemic.
Stay updated for the latest Covid stats and news as the UK fights to bring the crisis under control.