recorded in the latest 24 hour period, which means there were 42,869 cases per day in the past week. there were another 57 deaths, that s of people who died within 28 days of a positive test. on average, there were 122 deaths per day in the past week. on vaccinations, 85.9% of the population aged 12 and over, have had their first dose and 78.9% have been double jabbed. the winners of the duke of cambridge s inaugural earthshot prize have been announced. the awards celebrated the five entrants who came up with the most innovative solutions to environmental problems. each received £1 million at a ceremony at the alexandra palace in london. our science editor david shukman was there. each year, we will award five £1 million prizes to those who we believe can transform our chances of repairing our planet. inspired by the missions