UK Covid-19 deaths rise to 42,647

London, June 22 Another 15 Covid-19 patients have died in Britain, bringing the total coronavirus-related death toll in the country to 42,647, the British Department of Health and Social Care said on Monday.

The figures include deaths in all settings, including hospitals, care homes and the wider community.

As of Monday morning, 305,289 people have tested positive for the disease in Britain, a daily increase of 958, according to the department, Xinhua reported.

As of Monday morning, there have been 8,029,757 tests of the novel coronavirus in the country, with 139,659 tests on Sunday, said the department.

Earlier on Monday, a spokesperson said the 10 Downing Street has concluded review of the 2-metre rule, which would be presented to a meeting of the C-19 committee of senior ministers chaired by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson later in the day.

The C-19 group will consider the recommendations of the review and the next steps in the coronavirus recovery roadmap. Johnson will make a statement to MPs on the plans Tuesday, said the spokesperson.

( With inputs from IANS )