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UK records highest number of daily coronavirus cases for months as nearly 50,000 infections recorded

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The UK has recorded the highest number of daily coronavirus cases since the middle of July. A further 49,156 people tested positive for the virus as of Monday (18 October), according to the latest data from the government.

Today's figures show the greatest increase in cases since July 17. On that day, 54,674 new cases were reported - and 41 deaths. READ MORE: Woman dies after crash involving broken down car on M60 In today's figures, another 915 people were admitted to hospital with the virus, which is more than the 709 admissions on July 17.

A further 45 coronavirus related deaths have also been reported in the last 24 hour period. On Sunday, another 45,140 infections were recorded across the nation - the largest rise since July 20.

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