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UK records 1,035 new COVID-19 deaths on Saturday

Medical workers transport a patient from an ambulance at the Royal London Hospital amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in London, Britain, January 9, 2021. REUTERS/Simon Dawson

Britain reported 1,035 new deaths from COVID-19 on Saturday, down from Friday's record toll of 1,325.

It marked the fourth consecutive daily toll - defined as deaths within 28 days of a positive COVID-19 test - of above 1,000.

The government figures also showed 59,937 new cases, down from 68,053 the day before.

(Reporting by Andy Bruce; Editing by Peter Graff)

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