Covid cases are 'of serious concern' says NERVTAG member

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The UK has reported more than 100,000 daily positive coronavirus tests for the first time since mass testing began in 2020. A further 106,122 lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the UK as of 9am on Wednesday, the Government has confirmed.

The Government said a further 140 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19.

Separate figures published by the Office for National Statistics show there have now been 173,000 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.

It comes as Omicron spreads rapidly throughout the UK ahead of Christmas and New Year, with new restrictions being brought in across Wales and Scotland in recent days.

Infections have remained at record levels in recent days, with eight of the 10 highest daily totals for reported infections coming since December 15.

Which areas are worst-hit by Covid?

The top ten worst-hit areas in the UK are in London, with Hackney and City of London reporting the highest case rate.

Hackney is reporting 3066 cases per 100,000 people, with 8,949 positive cases recorded.

Lambeth is not far behind with 8873 cases and a case rate of 2,757.2.

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