A further 157,758 coronavirus cases and 42 COVID-related deaths have been recorded in the latest 24-hour period, official figures show.

The data only covers England and Scotland, with Wales and Northern Ireland not reporting COVID-19 statistics over the Bank Holiday.

The number of new infections reported in England stood at 123,547 on Sunday. There were also 59 deaths within 28 days of a positive COVID test.

England reported a record-breaking 162,572 new cases on New Year’s Day.

Ministers have claimed there is “no evidence” for bringing in further restrictions in England, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson telling broadcasters on Monday that Plan B measures are the “right path” for the country.

But NHS leaders have warned of an “intensifying health crisis” in hospitals, with several, including four in Lincolnshire, declaring critical incidents to help with staff shortages caused by COVID sickness.

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