In London, one of the first set of areas to enter Tier 4, case rates are the highest in England.
In the seven days to December 30 the rate stood at 934.3 cases per 100,000 people, up from 844.3 the previous week, and 531.5 two weeks ago.
Hospitals in the capital have a record number of patients with Covid-19, with 6,358 as of 8am on January 3.
This is more than double the number two weeks ago and is higher than the first wave’s peak of 5,201 on April 9.
Mr Johnson urged the public to comply with the rules in their area despite the frustration the restrictions caused.
