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UK coronavirus live: Minister says big rise in Germany’s R rate ‘concerning’ as PM plans further lockdown easing

UK coronavirus live: Minister says big rise in Germany’s R rate ‘concerning’ as PM plans further lockdown easing

Boris Johnson discusses reopening of hospitality industry and reduction in social distancing

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No new coronavirus deaths have been registered in Scotland in the last 24 hours, first minister Nicola Sturgeon said.

A total of 2,472 patients have died in Scotland after testing positive for coronavirus, no change on Sunday’s figure.

The death total previously remained unchanged on 21 June, 15 June, 8 June and 7 June. Sturgeon said 18,170 people have tested positive for the virus in Scotland, up by 14 from 18,156 the day before.

There are 867 people in hospital with confirmed or suspected Covid-19, an increase of 66. Of these patients, 15 were in intensive care, down by one.

Boris Johnson has released his own tribute to the Windrush generation.

72 years ago today the Windrush generation began to arrive in the UK. They contributed greatly to rebuilding post-war Britain.

Today we celebrate members of the Windrush generation and their descendants, and their fantastic contribution to Britain. #WindrushDay

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