It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 2,329,730.But the figures for deaths and cases are likely to be higher as Scotland is not releasing death data between December 24 and 28, and Northern Ireland is not providing either case or death data over the same period.The shocking numbers come on the same day that news broke that the UK could be about to introduce an unprecedented new phase of social distancing laws as officials warn Tier 4 isn't "strong enough" to get surging Covid-19 cases under control.The Sun reports they would be harsher than the month-long November circuit-breaker lockdown, which saw pubs and non-essential retail close but schools and food shops stay open.The enhanced restrictions — which there is no evidence to.