Coronavirus latest: 185 new cases confirmed in Luton today

The total number of cases in the borough now stands at 7,556 (+185).

The case rate in Luton is now 320.6 per 100,000.

Elsewhere in the county, Central Bedfordshire has 5,011 (+155) cases while Bedford's figure is at 4,188 (+90).

There have been 1,948,660 lab-confirmed cases across the UK, up by a daily rise of 35,383.

66,052 deaths within 28 days of a positive test have been recorded, up by 532 today.

Today, the government confirmed Luton will enter Tier 3 restrictions from Saturday, December 19.

Once the Tier 3 restrictions apply, residents must:

> Not mix with other households indoors;

> Only meet people outdoors in open public spaces in groups of up to six;

> Reduce their number of journeys, avoid travel outside of the area;

> Work from home if possible;

> Indoor entertainment venues will close as will all pubs and restaurants, although they can provide delivery, take-away or drive through services. Hotels will also close.