The 398 coronavirus deaths listed on the Government's Covid dashboard today marks highest Sunday total since May 27 when 422 deaths were reported. But the Government has blamed today's death toll surge on a data processing error which saw 141 fatalities go unreported yesterday. This signals a much smaller rise in the number of Covid deaths compared to last week - with the actual increase standing at 53 per cent. Prof Semple added that regulations could be relaxed over Christmas if the new tier system proves successful following the current lockdown. Prof Semple added that regulations could be relaxed over Christmas if the new tier system proves successful following the current lockdown.

Source: Daily Mail November 22, 2020 15:05 UTC