People wearing face masks cross Millennium Bridge, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in London, Britain, April 25, 2020. REUTERS/Simon Dawson
LONDON (Reuters) – The death toll from the new coronavirus in hospitals across the United Kingdom has risen to 20,319, an increase of 813 in 24 hours, the latest data from the health ministry showed on Saturday.
The deaths figures are as of 5 p.m. (1600 GMT) on Friday.
Reporting by Sarah Young; Editing by Gareth Jones
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