The UK has recorded 151 new deaths from Covid-19 in its daily figures - a rise of 14 compared to last Sunday - as the total death toll now sits at 49,039. In Wales, 19 new deaths were reported, along with 744 new cases, as it prepares to leave its 'firebreak' lockdown tomorrow. Yesterday the UK confirmed a further 24,957 positive Covid tests, up just 13.9 per cent on last week's total. In other coronavirus news:Tory MPs are warning of a revolt if Boris Johnson extends England's lockdown past December 2. One key slide projected daily deaths could hit 1,500 by December but that was subsequently revised down to a peak of 1,000 daily deaths.

Source: The Nation November 08, 2020 14:48 UTC