the latest official figures show that in the past 24 hours 29 deaths were reported and 35,707 new infections were recorded across the uk, the highest figure since the end of january. it means on average 29,435 new cases were reported per day in the past week. more than 96,000 people received a first dose of the vaccine in the latest 24 hour period. almost 45.7 million people have had their first jab 86.8% of uk adults. more than 175,000 people have had their second dose. meaning more than 34 million people are fully vaccinated that s 65.3% of adults. bookings for holidays and flights to amber list destinations have surged after it was announced yesterday that uk residents who are fully vaccinated will no longer need to quarantine on their return to england or northern ireland. immigration officials have said the government needs to warn passengers there will be long queues at the uk border as international travel continues to open up. meanwhile, malta, which is currently on the governm