UK records 146 COVID deaths in 24 hours — highest fatality toll since March

The United Kingdom, on Tuesday, reported 146 deaths resulting from coronavirus-related complications.

According to the UK government, the latest figure is for those who died within 28 days of testing positive for COVID-19.

Tuesday’s toll is the highest number of deaths in the country since March 12, when 175 deaths were reported.

In the last seven days, 622 deaths of infections confirmed within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test have been reported.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, 130,503 people have died in the UK within 28 days of testing positive for coronavirus, while a total of 6,117,540 infections have been confirmed.

As of Sunday, 47,091,889 people had received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, while 39,688,566 people had received the second dose.

On Tuesday, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced that 75 percent of adults in the UK have now received two doses of the COVID vaccine, while 89 percent of adults have had one dose.

Speaking on the development in a statement on Tuesday, Boris Johnson, UK prime minister, said the country’s vaccine rollout is a “huge national achievement”, which everyone should be proud of.

“Our incredible vaccine rollout has now provided vital protection against the virus to three-quarters of all UK adults,” he said.

“It’s so important that those who haven’t been vaccinated come forward as soon as possible to book their jab – to protect themselves, protect their loved ones and allow us all to enjoy our freedoms safely.”