COVID-19: UK records 376 new deaths, 27,301 infections

Country's death toll stands at 51,304, highest in Europe

LONDON (AA) – British health authorities have reported 376 new fatalities from the coronavirus on Friday, bringing the weekly tally to 2,829.

The total number of fatalities has now reached 51,304 – the highest in Europe.

According to the data released, there were 27,301 new cases recorded over the past 24 hours.

On Thursday, 33,470 cases were registered – the highest ever since the start of the pandemic.

The number of those infected within the past seven days has climbed to a staggering 171,012.

A national lockdown has been in place in England for a week and is set to end for now on Dec. 2, when it will be reviewed.

The total number of deaths passed on Wednesday the grim milestone of 50,000.

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