The UK’s “true” coronavirus death toll has passed 56,400, the latest Office for National Statistics figures reveal.
So far 56,409 deaths have been registered across the country where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate, including suspected cases.
The figures come amid an ongoing row over Britain’s travel quarantine measures, with reports the self-isolation period will be cut down from 14 days to 10.
The Government continues to opinion over its swift decision to remove Spain from its list of safe destinations to visit. Meanwhile, Downing Street has added a further five countries to the so-called travel corridor group.
In other developments, Boris Johnson has announced plans to make bikes available on the NHS as part of the Government’s anti-obesity drive, and the world’s biggest Covid-19 vaccine trial has begun in the US, with some 30,000 volunteers taking part.