COVID-19: UK hospital death toll rises by 828

April 21, 2020 21:19

A further 828 people have died in hospitals across the United Kingdom in a day, taking the total to 17,337 - latest government figures show.

The number of cases has also increased by 4,301 in 24 hours, bringing the total of 1,29,044.

Meanwhile, 18,206 tests were carried out on Monday, the government said. Ministers have set a target of 1,00,000 tests a day by the end of April.

The latest death figures do not include those in the community, in places such as care homes.

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