UK coronavirus hospital death toll soars by 215 in highest increase in two weeks

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The UK's coronavirus hospital death toll has increased to 31,336 after 215 more fatalities were reported in 24 hours - the biggest increase in two weeks.

England reported 179 new deaths, including a 12-year-old child. Wales had 17, Scotland recorded 11 and Northern Ireland had eight amid fresh fears of a devastating second wave of cases as the lockdown is eased.

It is the highest daily increase since May 21, when the four UK nations reported 240 hospital deaths. The totals on recent Wednesdays were 209 on May 27, 235 on May 20, 329 on May 13, 449 on May 6 and 610 on April 29.

Wednesday's figures were announced after the number of deaths involving Covid-19 in the UK passed 50,000 in all settings, including care homes, according to the