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The UK death toll from coronavirus is approaching 8,000 after another grim 24 hours.
England made up the vast majority of new deaths, with 765 more deaths, with a total number of 6,483 to 7,248.
The patients were between 24 and 103 years old. About 43 of them, aged 33 to 99, had no known underlying health conditions.
Scotland saw 81 new deaths, from 366 to 447, while another 41 patients died in Wales, bringing the total number of deaths there to 286.
The Northern Ireland figure has yet to be announced.
A full update from the Health Department is also expected this afternoon.
Of the 765 new hospital deaths announced today by NHS England, 140 occurred on April 8, while 568 occurred between April 1 and 7.
The remaining 57 deaths occurred in March, including two on March 19 and one on March 16.
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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has recorded the majority of Covid-19 deaths totaling 306.
The North West University of London NHS Healthcare Trust has seen 228 deaths, while there have been 204 at the King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Nicola Sturgeon previously said 4,957 people have now tested positive for the virus in Scotland, an increase of 392 from 4,565 the day before.
A total of 18 NHS trusts in England have announced at least 100 deaths to date, according to NHS England figures.
As of 5pm on April 8, the totals are:
– University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust: 306
– London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust: 228
– King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: 204 204
– Barts Health NHS Trust: 189
– Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust: 189
– Derby & Burton University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 138
– Croydon Health Services NHS Trust: 136
– St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 134
– Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust: 131
– The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust: 126
– Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust: 125
– Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust: 122
– Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust: 118
– NHS Trust for Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals: 116
– North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust: 114
– The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust: 110
– Trust of the NHS Foundation of the Hospitals of the University of Liverpool: 109
– South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust: 105
There are 212 people in intensive care with coronavirus or coronavirus symptoms, an increase from 2 on Wednesday.
Sturgeon added that 1,781 are in the hospital with confirmed or suspected Covid-19.
It occurs when Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care at a London hospital, where he was said to be in a “good mood” and receiving standard oxygen treatment.
A spokesman said: “The Prime Minister had a good night and continues to improve in intensive care. He is in a good mood.”
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Meanwhile, the NHS now has 10,000 fans available for NHS patients and another 1,500 on order, the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said.
Nightingale Hospital in Birmingham will open for patients on Friday, as expected, but will formally open next week, he added.
Downing Street also warned that coronavirus restrictions should not be reduced over the Easter weekend.
The government will carry out the first review next week of the closure measures announced last month to curb the spread of the disease.
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However, the Prime Minister’s official spokesman did not contradict a warning by Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon that there was no possibility of the restrictions being relaxed at the time.
“What we absolutely have to do now is continue to push the transmission rate, which will mean continuing social distancing measures to ensure that we are protecting the NHS and saving lives,” the spokesperson said.
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“We are at a critical point in this. That is certainly the case as we get closer to the Easter holiday weekend.”
The spokesperson added: “The public response to this has been brilliant. People have made great sacrifices in the way they live their lives. You are beginning to see the impact it is having, but people really have to stick to what it is a critical juncture. “
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Labor has called on the government to take urgent measures to support the country’s healthcare sector.
Shadow party health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said: “It is heartbreaking to read reports of Covid-19 deaths and outbreaks in residences across the country.”
“Every family with a loved one with dementia or who needs help will be eager to make sure they receive the care they need. And our hardworking care staff also deserve protection and safety.
“Increased testing for nursing home residents and the provision of full PPE are both actions that should be taken to provide greater protection for those receiving care.
“We hear day in and day out that care homes cannot access the tests or PPE they need, putting both staff and residents of the care home at risk.
“We cannot let care home residents and staff fear for their lives. The government must give care home residents and their families peace of mind by establishing the steps they are taking to keep people safe.”
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