UK records 2,297 new Covid cases and 10 new daily deaths

UK records 2,297 new Covid cases and 10 new daily deaths – but Wales and Northern Ireland’s data is not included due to Easter delays

The Government said a further 10 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Sunday, bringing the UK total to 126,836.

Separate figures published by the UK’s statistics agencies show there have been 150,000 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.

The Government also said that, as of 9am on Sunday, there had been a further 2,297 lab-confirmed cases in the UK.

It brings the total to 4,359,388.

However, numbers for cases and deaths over Easter will be affected by incomplete data plus a longer than usual lag in reporting.

Northern Ireland and Wales’ didn’t report any deaths or cases because of the delays.