Germany Sees Its Highest Number of Coronavirus Deaths With 266 In One Day, As Number Of New Infections Rises Straight to 5,323

Germany has suffered a record daily increase in coronavirus deaths as 266 more people were added to the death toll today. 

The latest deaths bring the total from 2,107 to 2,373, surpassing the previous record of 254 fatal cases announced on Wednesday.  

Meanwhile the total number of infections jumped by 5,323, a figure which has now risen four days in a row - dampening hopes that the crisis is under control.  

The 4.9 per cent increase in cases takes the overall tally from 108,202 to 113,525.