The number of coronavirus cases in the UK has increased by 8,125, a 30% increase from this time last week. It said 42,323 cases of the Delta variant that originated in India had been confirmed in the UK, up by 29,892 from last week. (Image: PA)It confirmed the Delta variant spreads 60% quicker than the Alpha or Kent strain. “75% of the 12,500 people who were infected with the Delta variant, 75%, three quarters, hadn't had a jab, so it's really important." He added: “Despite warnings from Labour, SAGE and others they continued with a reckless border policy that allowed the Delta variant to reach the UK and spread.

Source: Daily Mirror June 11, 2021 17:46 UTC