Britain records 210 more coronavirus deaths; new cases rise to 34,693 in 24 hours - GulfToday

Britain records 210 more coronavirus deaths; new cases rise to 34,693 in 24 hours

  • 27 Dec 2020
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A pedestrian walks past a sign displaying a message to wear a face covering in central London. File/AFP

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The United Kingdom has recorded a death toll of 70,405, defined as those dying within 28 days of a positive test.

Under that measure, it has the world's sixth largest toll, after the United States, Brazil, India, Mexico and Italy.

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The United Kingdom recorded 210 COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, down from 570 the day before, while cases rose 1,968 to 34,693, the government said, citing partial data, according to Reuters.

The latest R number is estimated at 1.1 to 1.3, the government said.

A broader measure of those dying with COVID-19 on their death certificates puts the United Kingdom's death toll at 79,349.

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