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UK records another 18,607 coronavirus cases, 406 deaths
LONDON, Feb. 1 : Another 18,607 people in Britain have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 3,835,783, according to official figures released Monday.
The country also reported another 406 coronavirus-related deaths. The total number of coronavirus-related deaths in Britain now stands at 106,564. These figures only include the deaths of people who died within 28 days of their first positive test.
Earlier Monday, urgent testing for coronavirus was launched in parts of Britain amid concerns over community transmission of the virus variant related to South Africa.
Around 80,000 people live in the eight areas in England, including Surrey, London and Kent, are being targeted. Those over 16 years old are asked to take tests whether they have symptoms or not, according to the BBC.
LONDON, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) Urgent testing for coronavirus was launched Monday in parts of Britain amid concerns over community transmission of the virus variant related to South Africa. Around 80,000 people live in the eight areas in England, including Surrey, London and Kent, are being targeted. Those over 16 years old are asked to take tests whether they have symptoms or not, according to the BBC. The latest development came after 11 cases cannot be directly traced back to people who had travelled to South Africa, prompting fears there may be community transmission of the variant. British Health Secretary Matt Hancock said, It is vital that we do all we can to stop transmission of this variant and I strongly urge everyone in these areas to get tested, whether you have symptoms or not.
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