It comes as Covid cases across the UK soared by 52 per cent week-on-week with the number of deaths has fallen slightly. The UK today recorded 48,161 Covid cases - up from the 31,772 cases recorded last Sunday. The UK has today recorded 48,161 Covid cases - up from the 31,772 cases recorded last Sunday. Yesterday, the number of daily cases hit 54,674, with 740 patients admitted to hospital and 41 deaths. Yesterday, the number of daily cases hit 54,674, with 740 patients admitted to hospital and 41 deaths.

Source: Daily Mail July 18, 2021 09:46 UTC