UK coronavirus live: death toll rises by 468 to nearly 34,500

Latest updates, news and information on the Covid-19 pandemic in the UKBMA backs teaching unions opposing reopening of schoolsCoronavirus – latest global updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage 2.50pm BST A further 468 people who tested positive for Covid-19 have died, taking the total across all settings in the UK to 34,466, the DHSC said.As of 9am 16 May, there have been 2,489,563 tests, with 136,486 tests on 15 May. 1,742,028 people have been tested of which 240,161 tested positive. As of 5pm on 15 May, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 34,466 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/NUmxLoGRgx 2.35pm BST A new “home-school” competition for children and young people has been launched to explore black British history and multicultural Britain.The competition, sponsored by the National Education Union (NEU), is part of the 100 Great Black Britons campaign created by Patrick Vernon to celebrate thecontinued legacy and achievements of black people in Britain.The current crisis has highlighted the centrality of black people in Britain, to the NHS and care work, transport systems, food supplies, utilities, research, education and so much more. Black history in Britain goes as far back as it’s possible to go. Children growing up in modern Britain should know their true history, and whether they are Black, brown or white, Black history is part our of national story.Black history is vital for every young persons' development and understanding of their identity and the world around them. To become fully rounded people, it is important that all young people are given meaningful access to a full version of history. Continue reading…
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