The number of coronavirus cases in the UK has risen by 950 since yesterday, according to the latest government figures, taking the total number of people who have tested positive for the virus to 308,134.
This is an increase in the number of cases reported yesterday, 892.
On Wednesday, the seven-day daily average of cases was 820.
In Wales, another three people have died after testing positive, and 15 more cases were recorded.
There were 43 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. No new deaths were reported.
Across Scotland, a further 67 positive tests were announced. Of these, 39 were in the Grampian health board area, which includes freshly locked down Aberdeen. However, no new deaths were recorded for the 21st consecutive day.
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