The United Kingdom has recorded 223 COVID-19 deaths within 28 days of a positive test in the biggest daily jump since early March.

A further 43,738 coronavirus cases were also recorded.

It is the biggest jump in daily deaths from COVID-19 since 9 March, when 231 people died within 28 days of a positive test.

And it comes after the Kingdom reported 49,156 cases of COVID-19 on Monday -the highest number since 17 July when 54,674 cases were recorded.

On Monday the UK also reported 45 deaths within 28 days of a positive test.

The figures compare to last Tuesday, 12 October, when the UK reported 181 deaths within 28 days of a positive test and 38,520 cases.

(With input from agencies)