Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks in Westminster, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease, in London, Britain May 6, 2020. — Reuters pic
Health ministry figures show 29,427 people with Covid-19 have died in Britain, while broader official data put the toll above 32,000 — making the country second only to the United States in world rankings. A formal review is due by Thursday, although Johnson is not expected to outline his plans for the future until Sunday.
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