The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxThe UK's hospital death toll today climbed by five as new infections continue to spike across the country.Scotland recorded a four-month high in new cases over 24 hours as officials grapple with a second wave of the coronavirus.All five patient deaths occurred at hospitals in England, with Wales and Scotland reporting no new fatalities.
Northern Ireland will report its figures later.A total of 244 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Scotland in the past 24 hours - the highest daily figure since May 6.