1,325 people recorded dead from virus as government prepares to ramp up ‘stay at home’ warnings
The daily Covid reported UK death toll has hit a record high and is not expected to ease for at least a month, with the government preparing to ramp up “stay at home” warnings amid concerns over compliance.
Deaths recorded within 30 days of a positive Covid test reached 1,325 on Friday. With new cases continuing to rise – also to a new record of 68,053 – government insiders are privately warning it could be mid-February before the death rate has peaked and declines significantly, as vaccinations reach more of those people most at risk.
