Experts call for stronger measures as UK Covid cases hit four-month high

Government figures show 4,422 people tested positive in past 24 hours, the highest daily total since 8 MayCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDaily coronavirus cases in the UK have reached a four-month high for the second day in a row, the latest government figures show. A total of 4,422 people have tested positive for the virus in the past 24 hours – 100 more new cases than on Friday and the highest daily total since 8 May. A further 27 people died within 28 days of testing positive for the virus as of Saturday, bringing the UK toll to 41,759. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/19/experts-call-for-stronger-measures-as-uk-covid-cases-hit-four-month-high #coronavirus_outbreak #uk_news #health #politics