Coronavirus: 684 more COVID-19 deaths in UK – bringing total to 3,605

(Sky News) – Another 684 people have died in the UK after contracting coronavirus – bringing the total number of deaths to 3,605.

The number of deaths, tallied in the 24 hours up to 5pm on Thursday, marks the largest increase so far, with the previous day recording 569 people.

The Department of Health said as of 9am on Friday, 38,168 people had tested positive for the virus across the UK.

Number of deaths in each country, as reported by each home nation so far:

Scotland: 46 more deaths – a total of 172

Wales: 24 more deaths – a total of 141

The Department of Health compiles its figures from data supplied by the four countries’ health agencies, who then release their own figures, often taking into account more deaths and figures.