The United Kingdom has reported another seven coronavirus-related deaths and 2,412 new infections in the latest 24-hour period, according to government data.

The figures compare to five deaths and 1,979 cases announced on Monday, while 20 deaths and 2,474 cases were revealed last Tuesday.

Since the pandemic began, 127,691 people in the country have died within 28 days of testing positive for COVID-19, and there have been 4,450,392 laboratory-confirmed infections.

It comes as a further 106,733 people in the UK had a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine on Monday, taking the total to 36,811,405.

Another 259,049 received their second jab on Monday, meaning 20,546,452 have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the UK.

The latest data was revealed as Boris Johnson said there was "nothing conclusive to say we need to deviate" from plans to end coronavirus restrictions on 21 June.

(With input from agencies)