Sajid Javid
On Wednesday, recorded case rates rose above 100,000 for the first time.
Those infected with the virus can take two lateral flow tests 24 hours apart on day six and seven of their isolation period.
In an unusual step, the shadow health secretary defended government ministers against criticism from rebellious Tory backbenchers.
The figure was revealed by health secretary Sajid Javid as booster vaccine programme expanded.
Lindsay Hoyle has said he will play “hardball” with the government.
"Every minute of the day, I don't think he gets any time to rest whatsoever."
"In the fight against this pandemic, there are no guarantees."
The health secretary said there have not been reported deaths from the new variant.
Despite a plethora of reports about the event, a resignation and multiple apologies, ministers still insist they do not know if a party happened.
Health secretary Sajid Javid says there are now infections with no links to international travel.