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The UK today recorded 20 deaths of people with confirmed COVID-19 cases, according to government figures.
There were 3,991 new daily confirmed cases of coronavirus, compared to 3,105 yesterday, show the figures.
That’s the highest daily number of new cases since May 8, when 4,649 were reported, according to Reuters.
There have been 41,684 deaths in total according to official figures. Separate figures released by UK statistical agencies show that 57,500 deaths have now been recorded in the UK, where COVID-19 It was mentioned on the death certificate.
The figures also show that 901 patients are currently in the hospital undergoing treatment for COVID-19, with 115 on ventilation beds.
It comes after Boris Johnson told MPS that student groups should only sent home from school if there has been a positive test on your bubble.
Speaking at the Liaison Committee, he said: “In schools, it is very important that parents and teachers consider guidance on when to take an exam.”
On Wednesday, local lockdown measures were imposed in the Welsh county of Rhondda Cynon Taf after an increase in the number of cases of the virus.
The new restrictions, which include not allowing people to enter or leave the area “without a reasonable excuse”, will take effect at 6pm on Thursday, Welsh Health Minister Vaughan Gething confirmed.
