There have been 2,988 new coronavirus cases reported in the UK in a 24-hour period, official figures show.
It is a large rise on yesterday's figure of 1,813 infections.
Today's number is the highest daily total since 23 May, when there were 2,959 cases.
Overall, 347,152 cases have now been confirmed.
Two more coronavirus-related deaths have also been reported in the UK. It takes the total to 41,551.
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Separate figures from statistics agencies show there have now been 57,300 deaths registered in the UK where COVID-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.
Residents of Bolton have been told not to mix with people from other households after the town's coronavirus infection rate became the highest in England.
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The rules apply to meetings indoors and outdoors, unless a person is part of a support bubble, Bolton Council said.
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