UK records 36,722 new cases and 150 more coronavirus-related deaths in a 24 hrs

A further 150 people have died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19, bringing the UK total to 136,525.

Separate figures published by the Office for National Statistics show there have been 161,000 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.

As well as the latest deaths, as of 9am on Wednesday, there had been a further 36,722 lab-confirmed Covid-19 cases in the UK, figures from the Department of Health show.

England

A further 111 deaths were recorded in England, increasing the death toll to 119,513, along with 29,036 new Covid cases.

Wales

In Wales, the death toll increased by nine to 5,879 and cases rose by 3,369.

Scotland

A further 28 deaths were recorded in Scotland, bringing the death toll to 8,579, while 2,997 new Covid cases were reported.

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland recorded two new deaths, which brings the death toll to 2,554. A further 1,320 positive Covid cases were returned.