Almost 1,000 people are reported to have died in UK hospitals of coronavirus in the past 24 hours. The Government revealed that 8,958 have died since the start of the outbreak as of 5pm on Thursday, April 9.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the figure is a rise of 980 from the statistics from the day before - making it the UK’s deadliest recorded day from Covid-19 so far.
The Tory minister urged the public to stay at home over the Easter weekend during the Government’s daily coronavirus briefing on Friday.
He said: “This is a national effort, and every single person in this country can play their part in this plan."This Easter will be another test of the nation's resolve."It's a time of year when people normally come together. "But
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