UPDATED DAILY : UK CORONAVIRUS - UPDATED 29/10/22

Coronavirus deaths in the UK

Across the UK, 16,060 people have died with coronavirus in hospitals, as of 5pm on 18 April - the latest official UK-wide figures available.

This figure, and the numbers below, are expected to be higher when non-hospital deaths are taken into account.

In England the total number of coronavirus deaths in hospitals is 14,400

A total of 575 people have died in Wales

There have been 194 deaths reported in Northern Ireland

In Scotland, 903 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died

The tallies for individual nations can differ from the UK-wide total, because they are calculated on a different time-frame.

In terms of testing, 372,967 people have been tested across the UK, of which 120,067 tested positive.

We expect to hear another update on these figures this afternoon (UK time).

BREAKING

Nine more deaths in Wales brings total to 584

There have been another nine deaths announced by Public Health Wales in its daily update.

This takes the total deaths of people with coronavirus to 584.

The total number of positive tests has risen to 7,546.

Sunak on UK's latest coronavirus figures

Mr Sunak has also been talking about the latest UK coronavirus figures.

He says the UK has now carried out 501,379 tests for coronavirus, with 19,316 tests carried out yesterday.

He says 124,743 people have tested positive for the virus, 17,971 people are in hospital with coronavirus in the UK and sadly 16,509 who were in hospital with coronavirus have died.

The UK government has promised it will dramatically increase coronavirus testing to 100,000 a day by the end of the month.

How many cases are there in your area of the UK?

Latest figures released earlier show 4,676 new cases of coronavirus in the UK in a day.

That is significantly lower than the 5,850 reported on Sunday - which saw the second highest daily increase in new infections since the outbreak began.

Meanwhile, a further 449 people have died with coronavirus in hospitals across the country.

But health officials warned that there can be a delay in the numbers of deaths reported over the weekend - with some hard-pressed hospitals understandably taking longer to record and report their own figures.

Monday 20th April 2020



ALL UK DEATH FIGURES DO NOT INCLUDE CARE HOMES OR DEATHS AT HOMES WHICH NOW SADLY RUN IN TO THERE 1,000’S

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BREAKING

Three in 10 deaths linked to virus in England and Wales

More than three in 10 deaths in England and Wales are linked to coronavirus, figures show.

The Office for National Statistics said in the week ending 10 April, the virus was mentioned on 6,213 death certificates.

It pushed the total number of deaths in that week to over 18,000 - the highest weekly total since the start of 2000.

The number of coronavirus deaths in care homes has doubled

The statistics show the total number of deaths in care homes has doubled in the last month, when first deaths linked to COVID-19 were registered.

The figures show 4,927 deaths in the week ending April 10, up from 2,471 a week, a month earlier.

Separate estimates have suggested at least 7,500 deaths in care homes had been linked to coronavirus by last weekend.

What is the UK's REAL coronavirus death toll? Statistics show disparity between official daily count and true number is as high as 41% - as data shows 1,644 people have now died in care homes in England and Wales


Office for National Statistics recorded 13,121 COVID-19 deaths by April 10

Department of Health figures by that time, however, only showed 9,288

The process of backdating deaths, which can take weeks, means totals are low

A third of everyone who died between April 4 and April 10 had coronavirus

The England and Wales data shows 1,644 people died in care homes by April 10

Learn more about how to help people impacted by COVID




By SAM BLANCHARD SENIOR HEALTH REPORTER FOR MAILONLINE


21 April 2020 | UPDATED: 10:46 BST, 21 April 2020

The true number of coronavirus victims in the UK may still be 41 per cent higher than daily Government statistics are letting on.

Weekly data published today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that at least 13,121 people had died in England and Wales by April 10.

Department of Health statistics had, by that date, announced only 9,288 fatalities - the backdated deaths increased the total by 41.2 per cent. That suggests the death toll of 16,509 confirmed yesterday could actually be more like 23,000.

And care homes in England and Wales had recorded the deaths of at least 1,644 residents by April 10 - today's figures reveal one of the first real glimpses of the crisis unfolding in the care industry.

BBC

They just said very worrying

And does not include deaths in homes / care homes

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25 new deaths in Wales

Another 25 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus in Wales, bringing the total number of deaths to 609.

Public Health Wales statistics show 304 new cases, bringing the total number of known Covid-19 cases to 7,850.

But the true figure is thought to be much higher as the figures only show those who tested positive, and deaths in hospitals, with some deaths in care homes included.

Scotland death toll rises by 70

The number of people who have died in hospitals in Scotland after testing positive for coronavirus has risen by 70 in a day, to a total of 985.

So far, there have now been 8,672 confirmed cases of the virus in Scotland - an increase of 222 over 24 hours.

These numbers do not include deaths in the community, in places such as care homes.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she was cautiously optimistic that the increase in cases was stabilising.

UK-wide figures are expected later.

Hospital coronavirus deaths in England increase by 778

England's hospital death toll from coronavirus rises to 15,607, up from 14,829.

Deaths in UK for yesterday 828not included Care homes or home deaths

17,337 UK DEATHS

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The above figs which have been reported today were correct from all TV - Newspapers ...So what is going on with the latest -

BREAKING

UK hospital death toll rises by 823

A further 823 people have died in hospitals across the UK in a day, taking the total to 17,337 - latest government figures show.

The number of cases has also increased by 4,301 in 24 hours, bringing the total of 129,044.

Meanwhile, 18,206 tests were carried out on Monday, the government said. Ministers have set a target of 100,000 tests a day by the end of April.

The latest death figures do not include those in the community, in places such as care homes. There is a longer time lag in that data but you can find the latest here.

Health officials have previously warned against over-interpreting daily figures of people dying, with many hard-pressed hospitals understandably not reporting deaths over a weekend until the middle of the following week.

Number of cases and deaths

As of 9am 21 April, 535,342 tests have concluded, with 18,206 tests carried out on 20 April.

397,670 people have been tested, of whom 129,044 have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 20 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 17,337 have died.

Piers Morgan and Doctors and the Financial times this morning said the trend of deaths from the Hospitals is slowly improving, but in the care homes way out of control and that the deaths from the virus, is way higher than whats being reported in the UK

The Uk because of all its delays, no real lockdown and no common sense by some, are now suffering far worse than any other country in the world except USA.

They have also just reported true figures in the Uk are more likely already 40,000 plus wow

And this is not hearsay

THE UK GOVT NOT ADMITTING TRUE FIGUES / CARE HOMES SAYING THIS.

BBC

Care home deaths doubled in last 5 days

BREAKING

15 new deaths from Covid-19

There have been 15 new confirmed deaths of people in Wales with coronavirus, bringing the total to 624.

Public Health Wales said there were 274 new cases, bring the total number to 8,124.

The true number is likely to be higher as many people with symptoms are not tested.

665 more deaths in England

NHS England has announced 665 new deaths of people who tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 16,272.

BREAKING

UK death toll rises by 763

A further 763 people have died with coronavirus across UK hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus as of 17:00 BST on Tuesday, government figures show.

It takes the total number to 18,100.

These figures do not include deaths in the community, in places such as care homes.

In England, daily figures show a further 665 people who tested positive for Covid-19 have died in hospitals. The NHS England update takes the total to 16,272.

In Scotland, latest figures released earlier showed the daily death toll increased by 77, taking the total number of hospital deaths to 1,062.

In Wales, another 15 hospital deaths have been reported, taking the total number to 624.

Wednesday's update has not yet been released for Northern Ireland.

To find out more on deaths in the community, tap here for England and Wales and here for Scotland.

UK now has worst death toll in Europe and 2nd worst in the world.

As thousands of people have died in care homes and private homes

Vaccine could be available this year, says UK scientist

Two scientists who are leading the charge for a vaccine in the UK have been speaking to the BBC about their projects.

Professor Sarah Gilbert is head of a team at the University of Oxford. Trials, which have had 5,000 volunteers, are set to begin on Thursday.

"We just start with two people on the first day, to make sure that everything is well with them, and also that all the procedures are working for the trial and that we are ready to move on to larger numbers."

Professor Robin Shattock, who leads Imperial College London's effort, said if either project provides the "right signal in terms of safety and efficacy", a vaccine could be available for the UK's front-line workers and the most vulnerable before the end of the year.

But he said it would be next year before it could be rolled out around the world.

Vaccine could be available this year, says UK scientist

Two scientists who are leading the charge for a vaccine in the UK have been speaking to the BBC about their projects.

Professor Sarah Gilbert is head of a team at the University of Oxford. Trials, which have had 5,000 volunteers, are set to begin on Thursday.

"We just start with two people on the first day, to make sure that everything is well with them, and also that all the procedures are working for the trial and that we are ready to move on to larger numbers."

Professor Robin Shattock, who leads Imperial College London's effort, said if either project provides the "right signal in terms of safety and efficacy", a vaccine could be available for the UK's front-line workers and the most vulnerable before the end of the year.

But he said it would be next year before it could be rolled out around the world.

I wouldn't be surprised if eventually the covid vaccine is incorporated in with the yearly flu jab,
I've had the TB jab. small pox jab twice .Polio.Since becoming asthmatic the flu jab yearly and a one off pneumonia.

Vaccine could be available this year, says UK scientist

Two scientists who are leading the charge for a vaccine in the UK have been speaking to the BBC about their projects.

Professor Sarah Gilbert is head of a team at the University of Oxford. Trials, which have had 5,000 volunteers, are set to begin on Thursday.

"We just start with two people on the first day, to make sure that everything is well with them, and also that all the procedures are working for the trial and that we are ready to move on to larger numbers."

Professor Robin Shattock, who leads Imperial College London's effort, said if either project provides the "right signal in terms of safety and efficacy", a vaccine could be available for the UK's front-line workers and the most vulnerable before the end of the year.

But he said it would be next year before it could be rolled out around the world.

I wouldn't be surprised if eventually the covid vaccine is incorporated in with the yearly flu jab,
I've had the TB jab. small pox jab twice .Polio.Since becoming asthmatic the flu jab yearly and a one off pneumonia.

You could be right there mate and my miss is in the same boat as you she is asthmatic and has certain jabs each year .
It's been a long time since i left school - the only jabs i had were there i am sure i had the BCG along with others .
Popeye made a thread the other day with regards to BCG on here - Staying save is the key at the moment .
Let's hope they can find something to stop this virus soon .

Number of cases and deaths

As of 9am 22 April, 559,935 tests have concluded, with 22,814 tests carried out on 21 April.

411,192 people have been tested, of whom 133,495 have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 21 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 18,100 have died.

UK social restrictions 'to remain for rest of year'

Some social restrictions are expected to remain in the UK for at least the rest of the year, the government's chief medical adviser has said.

Prof Chris Whitty said it was "wholly unrealistic" to expect life would suddenly return to normal soon.

He said the ideal way out would be via a "highly effective vaccine" or treatment drugs but said the chances of having these within the next year was "incredibly small".

"This disease is not going to be eradicated, it is not going to disappear," he said, at the government's daily coronavirus briefing.

"So we have to accept that we are working with a disease that we are going to be with globally... for the foreseeable future."

BREAKING

17 more people with coronavirus die in Wales

17 more people have died with Covid-19 in Wales, taking the total to 641.

234 more people have also tested positive for the virus, taking the total to 8,358.

BREAKING

58 more coronavirus deaths in Scotland

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirms that a further 58 people who have tested positive for coronavirus have died, taking the total number of deaths in Scotland to 1,120.
She extends her "deepest condolences" to those who have lost a loved one.

641 More Deaths in the UK

Its Now 18,738 Deaths not including Care homes or Private homes

Analysis: UK death figures suggest gradual decline from peak

Robert Cuffe

BBC head of statistics

Tuesday’s jump to 823 deaths reported in a day didn’t mean that the epidemic was growing again.

Today’s fall to 616 doesn’t mean that it’s disappearing rapidly.

The pattern in these data is still a gradual, bumpy decline from a peak of 980 on 10 April.

The peaks and troughs are exacerbated by reporting lags, especially at weekends.

The picture of decline is further supported by NHS England’s analysis of deaths on the day they actually occur – this shows a smooth rise to a peak in the week before Easter and a smoother, gradual decline since then.

Number of cases and deaths

As of 9am on 23 April, 583,496 tests have concluded, with 23,560 tests carried out on 22 April.

425,821 people have been tested, of whom 138,078 have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 22 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 18,738 have died.

UK went in to lock down 16.April 1000s of deaths .Greece went into Lock down 23 March 129 deaths .
15 deaths in a month at a nursing home in Rogerstone nr Newport ,
33 year old Rachael Yates prison officer at Usk prison dies from covid 19.

New lockdown rules announced in Wales and tests for essential workers

New lockdown rules issued for people in Wales

The new rules will clamp down on second home owners and day-trippers while helping to get more businesses open

By Sion Morgan Assistant Content Editor

FRIDAY 24 APR 2020

The Welsh Government has announced new lockdown regulations which will come into force this weekend to stop people from travelling outside the local area where they live.

The new tightened rules will clampdown on people making excessive non-essential journeys and are specifically set to impact second home owners.

At the same time rules have been relaxed to allow people with particular health conditions or disabilities to leave home to exercise more than once a day. This will help families with children with learning disabilities and autism in particular.

And the Welsh Government has announced new regulations for businesses which will allow some to re-open and operate "click and collect" services.

A spokesman for the Welsh government said the stay-at-home regulations have been revised in Wales "to continue to prevent the spread of coronavirus."

The key change:

Takeaway food outlets remain closed.

The Welsh Government is changing the core requirement for people not to leave the place where they live to a requirement not to leave or remain away from that place .

"This will help clarify that people who leave their home with a reasonable excuse – such as going out to shop for food, for healthcare or for work – cannot remain outside to do other things," the Welsh Government spokesman said.


Other changes, that will come into force at 00:01 on Saturday, include:

Applying the 2m physical distancing duty on premises used for “click and collect” style services – this duty is already in place for other workplaces, which remain open.

Widening the definition of vulnerable person to include other specific groups or conditions where people could benefit from assistance and to whom providing supplies is a reasonable excuse for another person to leave home (for example, people with dementia).

Extending the physical distancing duty to cafés accessible by the public in hospitals, and those responsible for canteens in schools, prisons and for use by the armed forces, to ensure all reasonable measures are put in place.



Social distancing 'to last all year'

The Welsh Government has also asked the four police forces in Wales to provide further advice about whether existing provisions intended to prevent people from travelling to second homes in Wales need to be further strengthened.

Announcing today’s changes to the regulations, which follow the first statutory three-week review of the law, the First Minister said: “The restrictions are staying in place, which mean you must stay at home to save lives and protect the NHS.

“Over the last few months, we have taken unprecedented steps to protect everyone, but particularly those most at risk from serious illness. This approach has helped the NHS prepare and cope with coronavirus and it has also helped to save many lives.

“The changes we are introducing supplement the rules already in force but they respond to some challenges being faced in parts of the country and by families throughout Wales.

“Our message has not changed – anyone can get coronavirus, anyone can spread it. So please, stay home, protect the NHS, and save lives.”

UK went in to lock down 16.April 1000s of deaths .Greece went into Lock down 23 March 129 deaths .
15 deaths in a month at a nursing home in Rogerstone nr Newport ,
33 year old Rachael Yates prison officer at Usk prison dies from covid 19.

WOW