The United Kingdom has recorded 32,417 further COVID-19 cases and 58 deaths within 28 days of a positive test, according to the latest government figures.

There have been 239,342 cases over the past seven days - an increase of almost 31,974, equivalent to 15.4 percent - data published on the government's coronavirus website showed.

A total of 965 deaths have been recorded over the past week, 38 less than last week, equating to a 3.8 percent reduction.

On Saturday, 122 deaths were recorded as more than 31,348 people tested positive across the Kingdom.

Meanwhile, another 22,540 people received their first vaccine dose, taking the total number of people who have had one jab to 48,722,414.

A further 46,517 people received their second dose, taking the total of fully vaccinated people in the country to 44,739,473.

(With input from agencies)