The number of deaths involving Covid-19 in the UK has now passed 41,500, according to the latest available data from authorities.
So far 38,856 deaths have been registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate, including suspected cases.
A further 2,676 hospital patients in England who had tested positive for Covid-19 died between 2 May and 15 May, according to figures published today by NHS England - which, together with the total figure of 38,856 registered deaths, indicates the overall death toll for the UK has now passed 41,500.
The number of people who have died after being tested positive for coronavirus in Northern Ireland has risen to 473 after a further four deaths were reported by the Department of Health