UK Covid Testing Hits Over 350,000 as Death Toll Rises

Mass Testing Powers On

By 9am on April 12, the UK has completed a whopping 350,575 Covid tests. On April 11 alone, 18,000 swabs were taken as the nation ramps up its fight against the virus.

Positive Cases Climb

Out of 282,374 people tested, 84,279 have returned positive results. The virus continues to spread, keeping pressure on health services.

Death Toll Mounts

Tragically, as of 5pm on April 11, 10,621 hospital patients who tested positive for Covid-19 have died in the UK. A grim reminder of the battle still ahead.

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