LONDON (Reuters) – Britain reported 1,035 new deaths from COVID-19 on Saturday, down from Friday’s record toll of 1,325.
It marked the fourth consecutive daily toll – defined as deaths within 28 days of a positive COVID-19 test – of above 1,000.
The government figures also showed 59,937 new cases, down from 68,053 the day before.
(Reporting by Andy Bruce; Editing by Peter Graff)
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