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BREAKING: Number of UK COVID deaths passes 50,000

The UK has become the first country in Europe to pass 50,000 coronavirus deaths, according to the latest government figures.

A further 595 deaths were confirmed on Wednesday, bringing the country’s total to 50,365.

The UK is the fifth country to pass 50,000 deaths, coming after the United States, Brazil, India and Mexico.

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