UK’s COVID-19 death toll tops 38,000, worst in Europe

The United Kingdom’s COVID-19 death toll topped 38,000 as of early May, by far the worst yet reported in Europe, raising questions about Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s handling of the coronavirus crisis.

The data came a day after Johnson set out a gradual plan to get Britain back to work, including advice on wearing home-made face coverings though his attempt to lift the coronavirus lockdown prompted confusion.