Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, daily coronavirus briefing update

The briefing at Downing Street provides an update on the coronavirus situation, highlighting a decline in cases and hospital admissions, though the pace is slowing. Despite a reduction in deaths, the numbers remain high. The vaccination program is breaking the link between cases and severe outcomes.

How many deaths were reported on average each day over the last week?

What is the significance of the vaccination program mentioned in the briefing?