UK coronavirus death toll rises by 176 to 39,904

The UK's coronavirus death toll has risen by 176 to 39,904, the latest figures show.

Some 1,805 new infections were uncovered in the 24 hours to 4 June, the government said.

There were 604 people in intensive care for Covid-19 yesterday, down from 783 on 27 May, Grant Shapps said at the daily Downing Street briefing.

The transport secretary announced that face coverings will soon become mandatory on public transport.

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