Johnson warns increase in coronavirus among elderly could lead to rising death toll
Coronavirus cases among the elderly and in care homes are rising as BorisJohnson admitted there was insufficient capacity in the testing system.
ThePrime Minister faced MPs as the Government was drawing up a list setting outwho will be at the front of the queue for coronavirus tests after a “colossalspike” in demand.
Boris Johnson urged people to stick to coronavirus rules at a “criticalmoment” as his senior scientists warned hospital admissions are rising andCovid-19 is not under control.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson called for “collective forbearance, common senseand willingness to make sacrifices” in the battle against coronavirus, warningthat tougher measures could be introduced..
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The UK has reported 453,264 coronavirus cases and 42,143 deaths, up by 71 fromthe previous day. Meanwhile, the worldwide death toll from coronavirus reached1,009,064.
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