UK coronavirus death toll rises by 67 bringing total to 44,198

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The government figures do not include all deaths involving Covid-19 across the UK, which are thought to have passed 55,000. Credit: PA

The UK coronavirus death toll has risen by a further 67, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health and Social Care (DoH).

The latest reported deaths brings the total number of patients who have died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for Covid-19 in the UK to 44,198.

The government figures do not include all deaths involving Covid-19 across the UK, which are thought to have passed 55,000 according to Office for National Statistics data.

Saturday's update comes as lockdown measures across England ease, with many businesses reopening their doors for the first time since restrictions were introduced.

Many businesses have opened their doors across England, for the first time since lockdown began. Credit: PA

England

Of the latest reported UK virus deaths, 39 occurred in hospitals in England.

The coronavirus death toll in the country now stands at 28,871 according to NHS England.

Scotland

Health authorities in Scotland reported no new deaths in patients who have tested positive for the virus. The death toll there remains at 2,488.

The country has 11 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number to 18,287.

NHS staff and campaigners outside Downing Street, London, hold a vigil for the NHS staff who have died as a result of coronavirus. Credit: PA

Wales

Public Health Wales have reported a further five Covid-19 deaths, raising the total death toll there to 1,530.

The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wales stands at 15,875.

Northern Ireland

The latest Covid-19 death toll in Northern Ireland stands at 554. Health authorities are yet to release Saturday's update.

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