yesterday's report of 4,422 cases.The latest statistics also revealed a further 18 people have been recorded as killed by the deadly Covid-19 virus on Sunday.This brings the overall UK total of deaths linked to the pandemic to 41,777 cases.NHS England confirmed the 18 deaths had occurred in patients aged between 62 and 98 – and that each of the victims known, pre-existing health conditions.The latest statistics come amid concerns a second wave of the virus is under way – with the threat of a national lockdown hanging in the air.Health Secretary Matt Hancock refused to rule out a second national lockdown and warned hospital admissions for the disease are doubling "every eight days."It is feared the increase in admissions will inevitably lead.