UK Covid Death Toll Hits Grim Milestone as Testing Soars
Mass Testing Keeps Up the Pressure
By 9am on 23 April, the UK had wrapped up a staggering 583,496 Covid tests. Just the day before, 22 April, saw 23,560 new tests completed.
More Than 425,000 Brits Tested
Overall, 425,821 people have been tested across the country. Out of these, a worrying 138,078 came back positive for the virus.
Hospital Deaths Reach 18,738
As of 5pm on 22 April, sadly, 18,738 patients who tested positive for Covid and were hospitalised have died in the UK.
