UK coronavirus death toll rises above 32,000 to highest in Europe
ONS figures show UK has overtaken Italy as worst-hit European country
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The UK now has the highest death toll in Europe from coronavirus after new official figures revealed that more than 32,000 people have died from the virus.
The Office for National Statistics said 29,648 deaths were registered in England and Wales by 2 May with Covid-19 mentioned on the death certificates.
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