Health Secretary Sajid Javid tests positive for Covid

Health Secretary Sajid Javid says he has tested positive for Covid-19, but so far his symptoms are "very mild".

Mr Javid, who said he had received both vaccine doses, took a lateral flow test after feeling a "bit groggy" on Friday night and it came back positive.

He said he is now self-isolating with family at home until he gets the results of a PCR test.

On Friday, the UK recorded more than 50,000 daily cases for the first time since mid-January.

Mr Javid replaced Matt Hancock as health secretary less than three weeks ago after his predecessor resigned for breaking social distancing guidelines.

In a video posted on his Twitter feed, Mr Javid said: "I was feeling a bit groggy last night, so I took a lateral flow test this morning and it's come out positive, so I'm now self-isolating at home with my family until i get the results of a PCR test.

"I'm grateful that I've had two jabs of the vaccine and so far my symptoms are very mild."

He urged people who had not been vaccinated yet to "get out there and get them as soon as you can".

Mr Javid also said people who feel groggy or come into contact with someone who is positive should take a lateral flow test.

"If everyone plays their part, you're not only protecting yourself and your loved ones but you're also safeguarding the NHS and helping to preserve our way of life," the health secretary added.

From Monday, lockdown rules will end in England - although some guidance will remain.

There were 51,870 cases recorded - the highest figure since 15 January - and 49 deaths within 28 days of a positive test.

Earlier, Jeremy Hunt, the chairman of Commons health select committee, warned there is a danger that England may have to go back into lockdown in the autumn if hospitalisation rates continue to increase through the summer.

Mr Hunt said the warning light for the NHS was "flashing red", and people's behaviour when restrictions ended on Monday would be key.

He said he supported the government's more cautious approach, including keeping the 10-day quarantine rule for all people returning from France when it is to be lifted for all other amber list countries.