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Health

Britain reports 42,848 new COVID-19 cases, 127 further deaths

People walk through a Christmas-themed market on the South Bank, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in London, Britain, December 4, 2021. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Britain reported 42,848 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, government figures showed, a drop in daily cases following two straight days where more than 50,000 cases were recorded.

There were 127 deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test, down from 143 deaths reported on Friday.

(Reporting by Alistair Smout; Editing by Alex Richardson)

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