BBCNEWS BBC News at Ten October 22, 2021 21:06:00
There were 180 more deaths recorded — that's of people who died within 28 days of a positive test, and that takes the average number of deaths in the past seven days to 135. in all, 139,326 people have now died with covid in the uk. 0n vaccinations, 86.3% of people aged 12 and over have now received a first dose, and just over 79%, have been double—jabbed. 0ur health editor hugh pym joins us now. fight make the same disk, the advisers, they are pretty clear. prepare to act quickly in order to prevent tougher measures for the deadline —— and the scientists and advisers, they are pretty ...