The UK's coronavirus hospital death toll has increased to 30,553 after 177 more fatalities were reported in 24 hours. England reported 149 new deaths, Scotland had 15, Wales recorded 10 and Northern Ireland had three.
Friday's daily rise of 177 is down from 213 on Thursday and 209 on Wednesday. Recent Friday totals were 155 on May 22, 256 on May 15, 414 on May 8, 427 on May 1 and 776 on April 24.
The Government's official toll - previously 37,837 deaths in all settings, including care homes - will be updated later. It is the second highest total in the world and the highest in Eurpe.
However, the UK's true Covid-19 death toll is more than 47,300 based on death certificates from each UK nation. The latest figures came as Chancellor Rishi