Coronavirus linked to one in 20 of all deaths in the UK, new figures show
DEADLY coronavirus was responsible for one in 20 deaths in the UK until the end of March, new figures reveal.
Covid-19 was listed as a factor in almost 5 per cent of all deaths in England and Wales in the week leading up to March 27.
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It comes as Boris Johnson was last night rushed into intensive care as he continues to battle coronavirus at St Thomas' Hospital in London.
The PM needed four litres of oxygen after struggling to breathe but is not yet on a ventilator and is still conscious.
Doctors are preparing a unit to be ready by his bedside should his condition worsen.
This morning there has been no update on the PM's condition, but Michael Gove has stressed that No10 will deliver any news as and when it comes.
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He is now self-isolating after a member of his family developed coronavirus symptoms.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who is also the First Secretary of State, will now run the Government and take charge of the fight against the virus.
Politicians from across the globe and all parties have wished Mr Johnson the best.