Covid-19 cases continue to rise

The COVID Diares – 169 20th September

The Guardian reports:

“There have been a further 3,899 lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in the UKU, according to government data.

, according to government data.

“A total of 394,257 cases have been confirmed.

“Government figures show a further 18 people have died within 28 days of testing positive for the virus as of Sunday. This brings UK toll to 41,777.

“Separate figures published by the UK’s statistics agencies show there have now been 57,500 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.

“UK cases have risen dramatically in recent weeks, with the prime minister describing it as a ‘second wave’ and London likely to be next in line for stricter lockdown measures.”