Experts at Manchester University revealed the figures as health chiefs approved a “game-changer” 100%-accurate ­antibody check which would show who has already had the virus. Hopes were last night growing that a new coronavirus antibody test could pave the way for an end to lockdown and a return to work for millions of Brits. And the potential “game-changer” came as scientists from Manchester University claimed more than 19million people may have already been infected and recovered. Of the 22,332 patients who died, 26% were diabetic, 18% had dementia and 15% were reported to have chronic pulmonary disease. NHS England, which published the figures, said the fall was “likely to be a result of the Covid-19 response”.

Source: Daily Mirror May 14, 2020 20:57 UTC