London reports zero Covid deaths as city dwellers enjoy new freedoms from today
No Covid-related deaths have been recorded in London, according to official figures, as small outdoor gatherings were allowed for the first time today.
Public Health England (PHE) data for 28 March showed zero deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test.
At the height of the pandemic last April, around 230 Covid-related deaths were recorded per day in the capital.
London was also badly hit in th esecond wave which was brought on by the highly infectious Kent variant of Covid19.
Since the start of the crisis, 708,000 people have tested positive for the virus in London, 18,000 of whom died.
Fatalities in the city have accounted for 12 per cent of all coronavirus deaths in the UK.
The announcement comes on a day where groups of up to six people can now meet outside as government restrictions ease.
Outdoor sports facilities including swimming pools, golf courses and tennis courts can also open.