UK reports 12,594 further coronavirus cases

The UK has recorded a further 12,594 new coronavirus cases with 19 deaths, bringing the total death toll to 42,369.

Due to several days of confusion and a technical issue there was 16,000 cases that were missed by the test and trace scheme.

Public Health England (PHE) said due to the technical issue 15,841 cases were left out of the daily reports between 25 September and 2 October.

Also Sheffield University’s website has reported that 474 students along with five staff have tested positive for coronavirus as of 28 September.

Student accommodation blocks are now in lockdown and all those who tested positive have been told to self-isolate.