Grant Schapps MP giving daily coronavirus press briefing

The press conference provides an update on COVID-19 testing, hospitalizations, and fatalities in the UK. As of today, over 660,000 tests have been conducted, with a significant number of positive cases reported. Hospitalizations have decreased compared to the previous day and week. Sadly, there have been additional fatalities. The government expresses condolences to affected families and notes tentative signs of progress in combating the pandemic.

What is the total number of fatalities reported since the beginning of the pandemic?

What signs are mentioned regarding the progress in battling the pandemic?