Health Secretary Sajid Javid has tested positive for coronavirus and is experiencing "mild" symptoms.

In a tweet, he revealed: "This morning I tested positive for COVID."

"I'm waiting for my PCR result, but thankfully I have had my jabs and symptoms are mild.

"Please make sure you come forward for your vaccine if you haven't already."

Mr. Javid's symptoms emerged just three days after he visited a care home in Streatham, south London.

He was there on Tuesday, having earlier been in parliament. He returned to the Commons on Wednesday and spoke about the Health and Care Bill in the afternoon.

Separately The UK has recorded 54,674 new coronavirus cases and 41 deaths in the latest 24-hour period.

The figure is a rise on Friday's 51,870 cases, which was the highest since mid-January. Some 49 deaths were reported on Friday.

On vaccinations, 67,956 people had their first dose on Friday, while 188,976 completed their course.

(With input from agencies)