UK records highest number of daily Covid-19 deaths since outbreak began

The UK has recorded a further 1,610 coronavirus deaths (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

The UK has recorded a further 1,610 coronavirus deaths – the highest number reported on a single day since the outbreak began.

Public Health England said the figure was of those who had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Tuesday, bringing the UK total to 91,470.