UK coronavirus cases top 13 million 

London: The United Kingdom (UK) has reported another 162,572 COVID cases in last 24 hours, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases to 13,100,458. 

According to official figures, the total number of coronavirus-related deaths in Britain now stands at 148,778, with 11,918 Covid-19 patients still in hospital.

Saturday’s data, however, did not include Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland due to differences in reporting schedules over the New Year weekend. 

The latest figures came as British Health Secretary Sajid Javid said further restrictions must be a “last resort” and Britain will now have to “live alongside” the virus in 2022. 

In the meantime, authorities have also warned that the record-breaking Omicron wave of infections will “test the limits” of the National Health Service (NHS) this winter. 

As per reports, more than 90% of people aged 12 and over in Britain have had their first dose of vaccine and more than 82% have received both doses. While, more than 59% have received booster jabs, or the third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.