COVID-19 death toll approaches 9,000 in UK, 73,758 cases confirmed

Photo taken on April 10, 2020 shows a rainbow sign and words "STAY SAFE" on a window in Manchester, Britain. The death toll of those hospitalized in Britain who tested positive for the COVID-19 reached 8,958 in Britain, marking a record-high daily increase of 980, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said Friday. As of Friday morning, a total of 73,758 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Britain, according to the Department of Health and Social Care. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)