The UK has not reported any deaths linked to Covid-19 for the first day since summer last year.

No deaths within 28 days of testing positive for the virus were reported today (Tuesday), according to the Government.

It is the first time this has happened since July 30, 2020.

The Isle of Wight recorded two further Covid cases today, with the rolling rate remaining well below the UK's rate despite increasing.

Daily Covid update for the Island as zero UK deaths recorded

The latest figures from the Government dashboard show that almost three quarters of the adult population have had their first vaccine.

The data show that 39.4 million people have had their first dose while 25.7 million have had their second, this equates to 74.9% of adults receiving their first jab and 48.9% have had both vaccines.

And as of 9am on Tuesday, there had been a further 3,165 lab-confirmed cases in the UK.

Meanwhile, schools could stay open half an hour longer each day as part of a £15 billion plan to help pupils catch up, after having their learning disrupted by coronavirus shutdowns, according to the Times.

School days ‘to be extended’ and teachers to get pay rise under new plans