The UK now has 762,542 coronavirus patient and total deaths of 43,967. The UK has recorded another 21,331 coronavirus patients on Tuesday up from 18,804 Monday, official government figures show, Sky News reports. The latest figures bring the total number of patients in the UK to 762,542 and total deaths to 43,967. Commenting on the latest rise in reported deaths, Dr Yvonne Doyle, medical director of Public Health England, said: "The trend in deaths is rising sharply. "We all have a responsibility to follow the restrictions to help stop the virus spreading to those who are at greater risk.

Source: The Standard October 21, 2020 05:03 UTC