UK reports 39,962 COVID-19 cases, 72 deaths
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 06:50 | 24 October 2021
- Modified Date: 06:50 | 24 October 2021
Britain on Sunday reported 39,962 new cases of COVID-19 and 72 new deaths within 28 days of a positive test.
While figures published by the government during weekends tend to show a reduction in both cases and deaths compared with weekdays, it was the deadliest Sunday since early March.