England's hospital Covid-19 death toll rises 740 to 12,396

The death toll from COVID-19 in English hospitals rose by 740 to 12,396, the national health service said.

"40 of the 740 patients (aged between 45 and 93 years old) had no known underlying health condition," the health service said. The previous toll was 11,656.

The United Kingdom's death toll is due to be published shortly.