The UK has recorded another 138 coronavirus related deaths – the highest daily total since 17 March.
The latest figures also show another 21,691 coronavirus cases reported across the country.
This compares with the 21,952 Covid-19 cases and 24 deaths reported on Monday, and the 23,511 cases and 131 deaths this time last week.
Since the pandemic began, there have been a total of 5,923,820 coronavirus cases in the UK, and 129,881 people have died within 28 days of positive COVID test.
On Monday, plans for a booster jab rollout this autumn were revealed by the government, in a similar manner to annual flu vaccines.