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Former prime minister Boris Johnson apologises to families of Covid victims, as he began giving evidence at a UK public inquiry into his government's handling of the pandemic. "I am deeply sorry for the pain and the loss and the suffering of those victims and their families," he says at the start of two days in the witness box. Johnson, who has faced a barrage of criticism from his former aides for his indecisiveness and a lack of scientific understanding during the pandemic, is expected to admit that he "unquestionably made mistakes" during two days at the inquiry London. SOUNDBITE
Britain is "past the peak" of its coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Boris Johnson says during a press conference, despite recording another 674 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the toll to 26,711. SOUNDBITE
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson heads the government's daily coronavirus briefing for the first time since he was taken to hospital with COVID-19. He only returned to work on Monday after his hospitalisation, which included three nights in intensive care. IMAGES
Aerials images of Chequers, where British Prime minister Boris Johnson will convalesce after leaving St Thomas' Hospital in London following intensive care treatment for COVID-19. The 55-year-old leader will not be immediately returning to work, on the advice of his medical staff. IMAGES
Images of St Thomas' Hospital in London where British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains, but who has now left intensive care after three days of treatment for COVID-19. While much of the focus in Britain has been on Johnson's health, there is also concern over the numbers of people infected with the virus, with the government set to extend a lockdown implemented on March 23. IMAGES
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