LONDON (Reuters) – The COVID-19 death toll in English hospitals rose 778 to 15,607, the health service said on Tuesday.
The rise is one of the steepest daily rises in nearly two weeks, according to NHS data.
“24 of the 778 patients (aged between 49 and 91 years old) had no known underlying health condition,” the health service said.
The United Kingdom’s death toll is due to be released shortly.
(Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge and Kate Holton)
The first round of the NFL draft turns into a QB bonanza with a record-setting 6 taken in the top 12
Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks 125-114 to cut deficit to 2-1
Sergei Bobrovsky makes 26 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 5-3 to take 3-0 series lead
Falcons provide an NFL draft surprise by taking Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with No. 8 pick
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry share lead in team event at TPC of Louisiana
As some universities negotiate with pro-Palestinian protesters, others quickly call the police
The Latest | Hezbollah ambushes Israeli convoy, killing civilian
Corals bred in a zoo have joined Europe’s largest reef. This is offering scientists hope
India begins second phase of national elections with Modi’s BJP as front-runner
The US and China spar with warnings about misunderstandings and miscalculations
17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
New York City to require warning labels for sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants
Selling weight-loss and muscle-building supplements to minors in New York is now illegal
Minneapolis smokers to pay some of the highest cigarette prices in US with a $15 per-pack minimum
