UK shares rises as coronavirus-related deaths slow
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(Reuters) - UK shares gained on Monday as investors cheered signs of slowing coronavirus-related deaths in the hotspots of western Europe.The blue-chip FTSE 100 gained 2.9% by 0812 GMT, but was still underperforming its European peers, weighed down by news that Prime Minister Boris Johnson was in hospital due to persistent symptoms, 10 days after testing positive for the virus. [nL8N2BU0KY]The domestically focused midcaps gained 3.4%.Stock markets globally were on steadier grounds after last..