The UK has recorded the highest number of Covid deaths in more than a year - since February 17th 2021. The latest figures, which show deaths within 28 days of a positive test by the date recorded, saw a spike of 651 deaths on Tuesday (April 13).
It comes as the number of deaths, by 7-day average, is increasing across the nation. This is despite cases and hospital admissions continuing to fall up and down the UK.
According to the most up to date Covid data, available on the UK Government website, there were a total of 651 deaths recorded with 28 days of a positive test by the date recorded. However, the day before, Tuesday, 288 deaths were recorded. These numbers are higher than the number of deaths recorded within 28 days of a positive test by date of death.
