The sombre milestone came after Britain reported two days in a row of hospital deaths increasing by more than 900. Friday's death toll of 980 surpassed the highest daily total recorded in Italy, the hardest-hit country in Europe so far. Johnson, 55, was taken to St Thomas' Hospital in London on April 5. Prime Minister Boris Johnson thanks the NHS in a video message on Easter Sunday, in 10 Downing Street, London, Britain, April 12, 2020. MINISTERS UNDER PRESSUREIn his video message, Johnson thanked the public for following social distancing restrictions in place since March 23 and assured them their efforts were paying off.

Source: bd News24 April 12, 2020 17:03 UTC