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UK coronavirus live: death toll rises by 202 to 41,481, as Boris Johnson says economy 'very badly hit' UK coronavirus live: death toll rises by 202 to 41,481, as Boris Johnson says economy 'very badly hit'
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The Turner-prize winning sculptor, Anish Kapoor, described the prime minister’s opinion on statues as “bullshit”, adding:
Boris Johnson had said that removing statues, including of imperialist figures, was to “lie about our history”. He tweeted:
Now for some lighter news. A zebra born at a Gloucestershire wildlife park has been named after Dame Vera Lynn in a nod to wartime lyrics used to inspire hope during the coronavirus pandemic.Now for some lighter news. A zebra born at a Gloucestershire wildlife park has been named after Dame Vera Lynn in a nod to wartime lyrics used to inspire hope during the coronavirus pandemic.
Born on 7 June, Vera was named after the Queen punctuated a speech to the UK public during lockdown with words from Dame Vera’s 1939 song, We’ll Meet Again. Born on 7 June, Vera was named after the Queen punctuated a speech to the UK public during lockdown with words from Dame Vera’s 1939 song We’ll Meet Again.
The baby zebra is the first of her near-threatened species ever to have been born at the Wild Place Project, Bristol, which has been closed since 20 March.The baby zebra is the first of her near-threatened species ever to have been born at the Wild Place Project, Bristol, which has been closed since 20 March.
The reproduction number, or R, of coronavirus across the UK remains between 0.7 and 0.9, while across England it is 0.8-1.0, according to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies.The reproduction number, or R, of coronavirus across the UK remains between 0.7 and 0.9, while across England it is 0.8-1.0, according to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies.
Sage also published regional values for R in England for the first time, with the South West having the highest range at 0.8-1.1. Sage also published regional values for R in England for the first time, with thesouth-west having the highest range at 0.8-1.1.
The East of England is at 0.7 - 0.9, London, the Midlands, the North West and the South East at 0.8 - 1.0, and the North East and Yorkshire at 0.7 - 1.0. The east of England is at 0.7-0.9, London, the Midlands, the north-west and the south-east at 0.8-1.0, and the north-east and Yorkshire at 0.7-1.0.
But experts cautioned against the use of regional R values - the average number of people an infected to pass the disease on to - saying that as the number of infections falls, regional R values become less reliable. But experts cautioned against the use of regional R values – the average number of people an infected person passes the disease on to – saying that as the number of infections falls, regional R values become less reliable.
Instead, from next week the government will publish the growth rates for regions that are based on data and make fewer assumptions.Instead, from next week the government will publish the growth rates for regions that are based on data and make fewer assumptions.
Public Health Wales said a further 10 people had died after testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total number of deaths in Wales to 1,435, while the total cases increased by 77 to 14,658.Public Health Wales said a further 10 people had died after testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total number of deaths in Wales to 1,435, while the total cases increased by 77 to 14,658.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said 41,481 people had died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Thursday, up by 202 from 41,279 the day before.The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said 41,481 people had died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Thursday, up by 202 from 41,279 the day before.
The government figures do not include all deaths involving Covid-19 across the UK, which is thought to have passed 52,000.The government figures do not include all deaths involving Covid-19 across the UK, which is thought to have passed 52,000.
The DHSC also said in the 24-hour period up to 9am on Friday, 193,253 tests were carried out or dispatched, with 1,541 positive results.The DHSC also said in the 24-hour period up to 9am on Friday, 193,253 tests were carried out or dispatched, with 1,541 positive results.
Overall, a total of 6,434,713 tests have been carried out and 292,950 cases have been confirmed positive.Overall, a total of 6,434,713 tests have been carried out and 292,950 cases have been confirmed positive.
The figure for the number of people tested has been “temporarily paused to ensure consistent reporting” across all methods of testing.The figure for the number of people tested has been “temporarily paused to ensure consistent reporting” across all methods of testing.
NHS England said another 70 people who tested positive for Covid-19 have died, bringing the total number of confirmed, reported deaths in hospitals in England to 27,860.NHS England said another 70 people who tested positive for Covid-19 have died, bringing the total number of confirmed, reported deaths in hospitals in England to 27,860.
The number of deaths of patients with Covid-19 by region are as follows:The number of deaths of patients with Covid-19 by region are as follows:
East of England 4East of England 4
London 8London 8
Midlands 13Midlands 13
North East & Yorkshire 8North East & Yorkshire 8
North West 23North West 23
South East 11South East 11
South West 3South West 3
Total: 70Total: 70
One further coronavirus-linked death has been reported in Northern Ireland, taking the total reported by the Department of Health to 539.One further coronavirus-linked death has been reported in Northern Ireland, taking the total reported by the Department of Health to 539.
There were 16 new confirmed cases of the virus, bringing the total to 4,838 since the pandemic began.There were 16 new confirmed cases of the virus, bringing the total to 4,838 since the pandemic began.
England’s chief nurse, Ruth May, was dropped from one of Downing Street’s daily coronavirus briefings after refusing to publicly back Dominic Cummings behaviour during the lockdown, according to the Independent. England’s chief nurse, Ruth May, was dropped from one of Downing Street’s daily coronavirus briefings after refusing to publicly back Dominic Cummings’ behaviour during the lockdown, according to the Independent.
A senior NHS source was quoted as saying:A senior NHS source was quoted as saying:
The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has given his reaction to Michael Gove’s confirmation that the UK will not be seeking an extension to the transition period.The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has given his reaction to Michael Gove’s confirmation that the UK will not be seeking an extension to the transition period.
At the start of her daily press conference, Nicola Sturgeon, announced that three more people have died from coronavirus in the Scotland.At the start of her daily press conference, Nicola Sturgeon, announced that three more people have died from coronavirus in the Scotland.