BBCNEWS BBC News at Ten August 31, 2021 21:21:00
They show there were 32,181 new infections recorded in the latest 24—hour period. that means an average of 33,776 per day in the last week. the latest figures show there were 7,015 people in hospital being treated for covid on friday. 50 deaths were reported in the latest 24—hour period — people who died within 28 days of a positive covid—19 test. that takes the average deaths per day over the past week to 97. 0n vaccinations — 88.4% of people aged 16 and over have now had theirfirstjab. and 78.7% of the population aged 16 and over have had both doses. a four—year battle — to sav...