UK has recorded its highest daily number of new Covid cases of the pandemic so far
UK has recorded its highest daily number of new Covid cases of the pandemic so far
A New 218,724 cases of Covid-19 have been reported across the UK, which includes four days' worth of data for Northern Ireland and two days' worth for Wales. 48 people have died in the UK within 28 days of a positive test, taking the total to 148,941.
A total 141,825 Covid booster and third dose vaccinations have taken place in the UK, taking the total number administered to 34.3 million.A total of 15,044 patients are in hospital in England with Covid, up 57% week-on-week and the highest level since 18 February 2021.
Boris Johnson said A year ago the UK became the first country in the world to administer the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.I’m extremely proud of the UK-made vaccine, with an incredible 2.5 billion doses delivered at-cost to more than 170 countries, saving a great many lives.
Health Secretary SajidJavid says recent changes to self-isolation rules, to allow people with two negative COVID tests to return to work after seven days .
UK Health Secretary says further restrictions "must be last resort" Sage science indicates stronger public health protections should never have been relaxed a misjudgement that gave the virus freedom, momentum, and risks the emergence of new variants.