The number of people who have died in hospital in the UK after contracting coronavirus has reached 26,545.
24.04.2020 - 17:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The number of people who have died in UK hospitals after contracting coronavirus now stands at 19,506.
The death toll has increased by 768 from 18,738 at the same point yesterday, according to the latest update from the Department of Health.
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus has risen by 5,386 to 143,464 from 138,078 at the same point yesterday.
A total of 444,222 people have now been tested, with 28,532 tests taking place yesterday (April 23).
The latest figures come as testing
The number of people who have died in hospital in the UK after contracting coronavirus has reached 26,545.
A government medical chief has apologised for the number of deaths in UK care homes due to coronavirus.
A total of 30,615 people have now died in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus, the Department of Health has said.
The number of new fatal coronavirus cases in hospitals has fallen to 368 in England, Scotland and Wales.
The number of new deaths from coronavirus in England, Scotland and Wales has increased to 781 in 24 hours, according to new figures, meaning the UK has now had more than 20,000 deaths.
The number of people who have died in UK hospitals after contracting coronavirus is now 18,738.
More than 800 people with coronavirus have now died in Greater Manchester's hospitals.