The number of new COVID-19 cases recorded in the United Kingdom has risen after seven consecutive days of falls, according to government data.

The country has reported 27,734 new infections and 91 more coronavirus-related deaths in the latest 24-hour period.

The figures compare with 23,511 cases and 131 deaths announced yesterday, while 44,104 cases and 73 deaths were recorded this time last week.

However, despite the rise in cases, the seven-day average was 36.1 percent down from the previous week.

Since the pandemic began, a total of 129,430 people have died in the UK within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test.

Separate figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show there have been 154,000 deaths registered in the UK where COVID-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.

(With input from agencies)