Midlands overtakes London for first time as 212 die from coronavirus in 24 hours

Speaking at the daily government conference yesterday, Michael Gove said the Midlands was 'a particular area of concern'. The region has seenthe biggest rise in admissions at 47 per cent

The Midlands has recorded a higher number of coronavirus deaths than London as 212 people died in the region in the 24 hours to 5pm on Friday.Speaking at the daily government conference yesterday, Michael Gove said the Midlands was "a particular area of concern".

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