LONDON (Reuters) – Britain reported the highest number of COVID-19-related deaths since July 14, government statistics showed, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson toughened restrictions in a bid to contain a second wave of infections.

There were 37 people who died within 28 days of a positive COVID-19 test, up from 11 reported on Monday.

(Reporting by Alistair Smout; editing by Kate Holton)

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