Britain has reported its highest daily number of COVID-19 cases since May, with 2,988 new infections announced. The number is up from 1,813 on Saturday.

Iran PressEurope: Some of the increase can be accounted for by expanded testing, which is identifying people who have mild or no symptoms. The number of hospital admissions and deaths has so far not shown a corresponding rise. Two new deaths were reported Sunday, reported by TRT.

The increased number of cases comes as British schoolchildren return to class, a milestone in the resumption of normal life.  UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the 'concerning' rise is predominately among younger people. 

Britain’s confirmed coronavirus death toll stands at 41,551, the highest in Europe.

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