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Prof Chris Whitty will front one of the adverts Image caption: Prof Chris Whitty will front one of the adverts

The government is urging people in England to stay at home and "act like you've got it" as part of a new advertising campaign.

The "stay at home, save lives" campaign will run across TV, radio, out-of-home advertising and social media.

The campaign will include a new advert fronted by England's Chief Medical Officer, Prof Chris Whitty, which will air for the first time on ITV at 19:15 GMT tonight.

The UK reported a record number of deaths and cases today, as hospitals come under growing pressure, with some in the South East at extreme capacity.

Around one in three people with Covid-19 don’t have any symptoms and can pass it on without realising, the government said, "which is why it’s essential everyone stays at home and remembers Hands, Face, Space".

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: "Our hospitals are under more pressure than at any other time since the start of the pandemic, and infection rates across the entire country continue to soar at an alarming rate.

“The vaccine has given us renewed hope in our fight against the virus but we must not be complacent.

"The NHS is under severe strain and we must take action to protect it, both so our doctors and nurses can continue to save lives and so they can vaccinate as many people as possible as quickly as we can.

“I know the last year has taken its toll – but your compliance is now more vital than ever. So once again, I must urge everyone to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives.”