The number of people who die every day from coronavirus has risen above 800 in the UK. While 761 deaths were recorded at the hospital Wednesday in the country, this figure started to rise again Thursday. In 24 hours, the country deplored the death of an additional 861 people, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Health. It was the deadliest day since April 11 across the Channel.
In total, the death toll stands at 13,729 deaths in British hospitals since the start of the epidemic. According to the ministry, just over 13,800 more people were tested for the Covid-19 in 24 hours. Just over 100,000 people (103,093) infected with the disease tested positive, the ministry added.
As of 9am 16 April, 417,649 tests have concluded, with 18,665 tests on 15 April.
327,608 people have been tested of which 103,093 tested positive.
As of 5pm on 15 April, of those hospitalized in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 13,729 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/z6FNsommq9
"It is too early for a change"
In the United Kingdom, this day should be marked by the announcement of an extension of confinement to fight against the coronavirus and decreed on March 23.
"I will not prejudge the official decision that will be made, however, but we have been clear that it is too early for a change," said Health Minister Matt Hancock at the BBC. “Although the curve of the number of cases and the number of deaths is flattening, it has not yet started to decrease. And I think it is still far too high, ”he added.
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The United Kingdom is one of the countries in Europe most affected by the pandemic and questions are now being asked about victims in retirement homes, who are not counted in the daily reports of the authorities. Among these victims, there are "27 verified deaths" linked to the virus among employees of the health service, the NHS, said Matt Hancock.