Europe Coronavirus Updates: UK death toll rises to 36,793, Italy records lowest daily fatalities since March 7
2020-05-25 08:49:00

People walk past a coffee shop in London, Britain, May 17, 2020. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

-- UK COVID-19 death toll rises to 36,793

-- Italy records lowest daily fatalities since March 7

-- France's hospitalizations slightly up

-- Spain's death toll climbs to 28,752

BRUSSELS, May 24  -- The following are the latest developments of the COVID-19 pandemic in European countries.

LONDON -- Another 118 COVID-19 patients have died in Britain as of Saturday afternoon, bringing the total coronavirus-related death toll in the country to 36,793, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Sunday.

The figures include deaths in all settings, including hospitals, care homes and the wider community.

Chairing Sunday's Downing Street daily press briefing, Johnson confirmed that primary schools in England will partially reopen from June 1, including the reception, year one, and year six in primary schools.

Source: Xinhua Editor: Hiram