LOST LIVES UK official coronavirus death toll hits 32,692 as 627 more die from killer virus – but true figure is higher

CORONAVIRUS deaths in the UK have risen to 32,692 after 627 more fatalities were recorded in the last 24 hours.

Another 3,403 have now tested positive for the virus, meaning 226,463 are now infected in the UK, the Department of Health confirmed.

The latest death toll refers to those who have died in all settings - including care homes, hospices and the wider community.

Today's rise in deaths is bigger than it was the previous two days, when 210 and 269 fatalities were recorded respectively.

This is likely to be due to a lag in reporting over the long bank holiday weekend - which tends to see lower numbers before jumping again at the start of the week.

The rise is in fact lower than any rise recorded on a Tuesday for the last six weeks.