UK reports record 53,135 new Covid-19 cases

Hospitals in England are now treating more patients than during the peak of the first wave of coronavirus infections in early April.

Today’s figure tops the previous highest figure of 41,385, recorded yesterday. File Picture

The UK has reported 53,135 new cases of Covid-19 today - the largest figure since the beginning of the pandemic.

There were also 414 deaths reported within 28 days of a positive Covid-19 test result. Yesterday, that figure was 357.