Another 122 COVID-19 deaths and a further 31,348 cases have been recorded in the UK in the latest 24-hour reporting period, government figures show.

It comes after Friday saw another 35,623 cases and 180 deaths reported in the UK, with the latest figures demonstrating a slight fall in the daily rates.

The vaccination rollout continues, with 26,964 getting their first dose of a COVID-19 jab on Friday, while a further 43,801 had their second dose.

In total, 44,692,956 have now been fully vaccinated across the UK.

The figures come as England's deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said that COVID-19 still posed a risk to the country.

(With input from agencies)