Dominic Raab giving Downing Street press update on coronavirus

The Downing St Press Conference begins with congratulations to the Prime Minister on the birth of his son. The speaker provides an update on COVID-19 testing in the UK, reporting over 818,000 tests conducted and an increase in positive cases. A new reporting system for COVID-19 deaths is introduced, which includes deaths in all settings, not just hospitals. The additional deaths reported are spread over a period from March to April, not indicating a sudden surge.

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