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British virus death toll now world's third-worst
Britain's COVID-19 death toll has reached 26,097, making it the third-highest globally and second-highest in Europe behind Italy.
This updated figure now includes deaths that occurred outside hospitals, such as in care homes, for the first time.
The new total of 4,419 additional deaths was announced as Prime Minister Boris Johnson returned to work and faced pressure to ease the month-long lockdown.
The United States currently holds the highest death toll worldwide with 58,355 fatalities.
Britain has expanded its COVID-19 testing to include care homes, the elderly, and those unable to work from home.
Despite the rising death toll, Prime Minister Boris Johnson became a father again with his partner Carrie Symonds, receiving congratulations from across the political spectrum.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab stated that the government is not yet ready to ease lockdown restrictions due to the risk of a second wave of infections.
The UK's lockdown measures, which began on March 27, are under review with an expected decision on May 7.
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