Coronavirus: Britain breaks single-day infection record as mutant strain spreads

Britain on Saturday recorded more new coronavirus infections in a single day than ever before, registering over 57,700 cases within 24 hours, many of which are attributed to a possibly more contagious virus strain that is particularly rampant in London.In the same period, 445 virus-related deaths were also recorded. So far, Britain has announced a death toll of more than 82,600 since the pandemic began.Hospitals in London are starting to reach the limits of their capacity, according to media…

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