UK coronavirus death toll hits 42,334 as 46 more die in England hospitals

CORONAVIRUS fatalities in the UK have risen to least 42,334 after 46 more deaths were recorded in England hospitals the last 24 hours. In England, the total number of Covid-19 deaths rose to 28, 221 today. NHS England confirmed the patients were aged between 12 and 97 years old and two had no known underlying […]

CORONAVIRUS fatalities in the UK have risen to least 42,334 after 46 more deaths were recorded in England hospitals the last 24 hours.

In England, the total number of Covid-19 deaths rose to 28, 221 today.

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NHS England confirmed the patients were aged between 12 and 97 years old and two had no known underlying health conditions.  

In Scotland, a total of  2,470  patients have died after testing positive for coronavirus – up by six from yesterday.

In Wales, four more deaths were recorded overnight, bringing the overall tally there to 1,475.

While in Northern Ireland, one more person died – bringing the total to 544.  

Today’s figures come as an optimistic sign as Britain’s coronavirus alert level has been lowered from four to three.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock described the move as “big moment for the country” and praised Brits’ determination to beat the disease.

Furthermore, the UK death rate is now normal for this time of year.

Mr Hancock said yesterday that it’s the first time since before the country went into lockdown that the death rate was in line with the seasonal average

Brits have been given new hope to be able to stay overnight with loved ones they haven’t seen for months during lockdown.

From July 4 air bridges could be introduced, allowing Brits to skip quarantine when arriving back in the UK after travelling, as well as any isolation requirements in the selected countries.

This could include Greece, Portugal and Spain, as well as overseas UK territories including Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and Gibraltar.

And from July 6, Brits in England will be able to enjoy staycations in Wales.

Yesterday, a healthy 13-day-old baby became the UK’s youngest coronavirus vicitms.

However, ONS figures published this week suggested the true coronavirus death toll could be 11,000 higher.

The figures released revealed that 47,387 people had died from the virus in England and Wales up to June 5.

And combined with the deaths reported in hospitals since then and the national stats for Scotland and Northern Ireland, there have now been 53,077 deaths across the UK.