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UK reports record daily figure of 7,143 COVID-19 cases

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Middlesbrough
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Middlesbrough

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain reported 7,143 new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, the highest single figure to date, and 71 deaths, the biggest toll since July.

Lockdown measures are being imposed across the country as the government tries to limit the spread of the virus.

The 71 deaths within 28 days of a positive COVID-19 test is the highest level since 97 fatalities were recorded on July 1.

(Reporting by Costas Pitas; editing by Stephen Addison)