New infections recorded, in the latest 24—hour period — that's nearly 4,000 more cases than last friday. so, an average ofjust over 40,000 cases were reported per day, in the last week. more than 8,000 people were in hospital with covid as of yesterday. there were 157 deaths, that's of people who died within 28 days of a positive test meaning the average number of deaths over the past seven days was 148. the total number of people who've died with covid, now stands at 143,716. on vaccinations, just over 88% of people aged 12 and over, have now received a first dose. and 80% have been doubl...