England reported a record high daily total of 162,572 new cases of Covid-19 on Saturday, up from 160,276 the previous day, official data showed
The daily update also showed 154 new deaths from the virus in England within 28 days of a positive test, down from 178 on Friday
The data normally also includes Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, but did not on Saturday because of differences in reporting schedules over the New Year weekend
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However, hospitalisations and deaths have remained at lower levels than during previous waves
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have all introduced restrictions such as nightclub closures, social distancing rules in pubs and limits on the number of people allowed to gather
But England, which accounts for more than 80% of the UK population, has not brought in any restrictions
Health Secretary Sajid Javid said any new curbs would only be introduced as an "absolute last resort"
| Date: | 02-Jan-2022 | Reference: | View Original Link |
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