More face-covering rules came into force this weekend in England and Scotland (Photo: Tolga Akmen / AFP via Getty).

further Eight dead in the UK due to coronavirus, The total number of deaths reached 46,574.

The number of people who were positive for the virus increased by 1,062 in the last 24 hours to a total of 310,825.

Figures released by the Ministry of Health cover deaths in all situations, including hospitals, nursing homes and the wider community

Meanwhile, according to data from the British Public Health Service, infection rates have risen significantly in cities across the country, including Manchester, Leeds and Bradford.

Bradford reported 262 new individual cases at the end of August 3, 183 were reported in Manchester and 129 were detailed in Leeds.

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