Coronavirus news live: UK death toll approaches 44,000 and Wales to reopen pubs and restaurants outdoors from 13 July

Coronavirus lockdown is gradually easing across the UK (Picture: Reuters)

Another 176 people have died of coronavirus, rising the total to 43,906 the Department of Health confirmed.

The figure covers deaths in all settings, including hospitals, care homes and the wider community.

Pubs and restaurants in Wales will be able to reopen outdoors from July 13, the Welsh government has announced.

Bars, cafes and other businesses in the hospitality sector will also be given the go-ahead so long as coronavirus cases continue to fall in the country. Baroness Eluned Morgan, Wales’ minister for international relations, will set out the plans during Thursday’s daily press conference, following a review of how the industry can safely return to trading.

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