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UK reports 24,141 new COVID-19 cases, 378 deaths

First day of a newly imposed lockdown amid the outbreak
First day of a newly imposed lockdown amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in London

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain reported 24,141 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday and 378 deaths from the virus, slightly down on figures from the day before, government data showed.

The cumulative toll for those who died within 28 days of a first positive COVID-19 test in the United Kingdom now stands at 48,120 while the number of people who have tested positive is 1,123,197 according to the data.

(Reporting by Michael Holden; Editing by Chris Reese)