UK coronavirus death toll rises by 621 to 4,934

People sit on the grass as police patrol in St James’ Park, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, London, Britain, April 5, 2020. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

LONDON (Reuters) – The United Kingdom’s death toll from the coronavirus rose by 621 to 4,934 at 1600 GMT on April 4, the health ministry said on Sunday.

As of 0800 GMT, a total of 195,524 people had been tested of which 47,806 tested positive, the health ministry said.

Reporting by Paul Sandle; editing by Jason Neely

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