UK hospital COVID-19 death toll rises by 413 to 20,732

Reuters , Sunday 26 Apr 2020

Britain
A view of a virtually empty beach in Brighton as the UK continues its lockdown to help curb the spread of coronavirus, in Brighton, England, Saturday April 25, 2020. (Photo: AP)

A total of 20,732 people have died in hospitals across the United Kingdom after testing positive for the new coronavirus, up by 413 in 24 hours, farming and environment minister George Eustice said during a news conference on Sunday.

Eustice said a total of 152,840 people had tested positive for the virus, an increase of 4,463 on the previous day.

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