UK Coronavirus death toll rises by 569, bringing total to 2,921

The UK death toll for coronavirus has risen to 2,921 – up by 569 from the day before.

Meanwhile, more than 33,700 people have tested positive for the virus as of Thursday, according to government figures.

The new death toll, which counts the number of hospitalised patients who have died, was a daily increase of 24 per cent.

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