BBCNEWS BBC News at Ten September 9, 2021 21:13:00
Just over 38,000 new infections were recorded in the latest 24 hour period, so on average there were 38,905 cases per day in the last week. more than 8,000 people are in hospital being treated for coronavirus. 167 deaths were reported in the past 24 hours — that's people who died within 28 days of a positive covid—19 test. the average number of deaths per day over the past week is 132. just under 89% of people over the age of 16 have had their first covid vaccine. and a little over 80% have now had both doses. 0ur health editor hugh pym is here. more than 8,000 in hospital this week for fi...