UK COVID-19 death toll reaches 16,060 as government says it 'can't give date' schools will reopen

Coronavirus update: The UK COVID-19 death toll today passed 16,000 as fatalities increased by 596.

Health authorities confirmed 16,060 people had died in hospitals across the country in 24 hours as covid 19 infections rose by 5,850 to 120,067.

Ministers tonight refused to give a date for schools returning, and shot down claims it could be in just three weeks time.

Gavin Williamson said "I can't give a date" for relaxing any measures yet until the Government's five key tests are met.

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