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UK coronavirus death toll rises by 171 - as cases dip below 1,000 two days running

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The UK’s coronavirus death toll has risen by 171, the Department of Health said today. This means that the number of people who have died in all settings - including care homes - now stands at 42,927.

According to the Department of Health, there have only been 874 positive tests in the last 24 hours, dipping below 1,000 for the second day running.

This is the lowest number of new positive cases in the UK since March 22 - the day before lockdown was brought in. It comes as Boris Johnson earlier announced major changes to the England lockdown, with pubs, hairdressers and restaurants reopening on July 4.

The two-metre distancing guidance has also been relaxed to a one-metre plus rule. Follow all coronavirus updates on our live blog here A

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