The UK reported 1,06,122 Covid-19 cases, the highest single-day spike since the pandemic began. In the past seven days, the country has reported 6,43,219 Covid-19 cases.

In recent days, the UK is reporting the highest daily infections worldwide following the emergence of the Omicron variant. The country has reported 140 deaths in the past 24 hours. Earlier in the day, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the country's National Health Service and care staff have been extraordinary throughout the pandemic, and are working flat out over the Christmas period getting booster jabs into arms.