The UK has reported 29,622 new COVID-19 cases and 68 more coronavirus-related deaths in the latest 24-hour period, according to government data.
The figures compare with 31,117 infections and 85 fatalities announced yesterday, while 36,389 cases and 64 deaths were reported on this day last week.
The seven-day average for infections is 36.1% down from the previous week, while fatalities are up by 25.1%.
Since the pandemic began, a total of 129,583 people have died in the UK within 28 days of a positive Covid test.