The UK has recorded 16,135 new coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period.

Between June 17 and June 23, 79,481 people had a confirmed positive test result.

This shows an increase of 43.9 per cent compared to the previous seven-day period.

And sadly, there were 19 deaths within 28 days of a positive test for coronavirus reported on June 23.

Between June 17 and June 23, there have been 101 deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test.

This shows an increase of 53 per cent compared to the previous seven-day period.

In terms of the UK’s vaccination progress 43,448,680 people had been given a first dose by the end of June 22.

And 31,740,115 people had been given a second dose by the end of June 22.