The UK has recorded 53,945 new cases of coronavirus – the highest daily figure since mid-July following the European football championship.
The last time more cases were reported was on 17 July, when 54,674 new COVID-19 cases were recorded, six days after the tournament’s final at Wembley.
Public Health England previously said that England’s deep run in the competition – losing to Italy on penalties in the final – was linked to more than 9,000 new cases of COVID.
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Today’s figures also showed 141 more deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test – compared to 41 on 17 July.
This time last week, 147 deaths and 47,240 new cases were recorded.
Meanwhile, another 407,851 booster or third vaccine doses have been administered, meaning 19,015,975 – or 33.1% of the population aged over 12 – have had their extra shot.
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