Coronavirus: UK sees largest rise in deaths in a day – total now 35 #COVID19 #coronavirus #UK #pandemic #quarantine #emergency

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There have been 1,372 confirmed infections – an increase of 232 in 24 hours, new figures show.

The number of people who have died after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK has risen to 35 following the largest increase in a 24-hour period.

The Department of Health announced on Sunday that 14 more patients have died in England after being diagnosed with COVID-19.

There are now 1,372 confirmed infections in the UK – a rise of 232 in a day.

The number of people tested has risen to 40,279, with 38,907 proving to be negative.

It comes after Health Secretary Matt Hancock told Sky News that over-70s would be asked to self-isolate “in the coming weeks”.

The new UK deaths included a man in his late-50s who was being treated at Bristol Royal Infirmary.

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust said the patient had underlying health conditions.

In Wales, health authorities confirmed 34 new cases on Sunday, bringing the country’s total to 94.

Courtesy of Sky News

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