AdvertisementBritain has recorded a further 17,272 coronavirus cases today - marking a 42 per cent rise on last Sunday's total. Official figures released today also revealed a further 231 people have died after testing positive for Covid-19 - a 7.4 per cent rise on the 215 deaths reported last Sunday. NHS staff will invite people for jabs by text or phone. NHS England said NHS staff were working through the weekend to prepare for the launch of the programme. Over-80s and care home staff will be the first to receive the jab under the vaccination programme – dubbed Operation Courageous.

Source: Daily Mail December 06, 2020 15:42 UTC