UK records highest daily number of Covid deaths as data reveals spread of virus - ‘Very concerning’ situation unfolding as 47 cases of the 501Y.V2 detected in UK - NI SoS Brandon Lewis blames Coronavirus and not Brexit for empty supermarket shelves

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UK records highest daily number of Covid deaths as data reveals spread of virus - ‘Very concerning’ situation unfolding as 47 cases of the 501Y.V2 detected in UK - NI SoS Brandon Lewis blames Coronavirus and not Brexit for empty supermarket shelves

By Andrew Quinn

Deputy Group Live Editor

Published 19th Jan 2021, 18:07 BST

The United Kingdom has recorded its highest daily number of Covid-19 related deaths since the pandemic began in 2020.

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placeholder image — The UK reported its highest number of daily deaths since the pandemic began.