Iran Press/ Europe: Nine more people have also lost their lives to the deadly bug - as Britain's grim tally rises to 41,623.
Yesterday's rise in new cases was the highest recorded on any day since May 17. The news comes ahead of Monday's stricter lockdown laws, which will see groups limited to just six people.
Officials are reinstating draconian measures amid fears the virus is rising out of control.
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