Coronavirus latest: 53 new cases as Luton reaches 3,000 milestone

The total number of cases in the borough now stands at 3,015 (+53)

Saturday saw 32 new cases confirmed in Luton, with another 54 yesterday (Sunday).

Elsewhere in the county, Central Bedfordshire has 2,180 (+34) cases, while Bedford's figure stands at 2,210 (+14).

There have been 894,690 lab-confirmed cases across the UK, up by 20,890 in the past 24 hours.

44,998 deaths have been recorded within 28 days of a positive test, with another 102 people reported to have died.

Luton Borough Council leader, Cllr Hazel Simmons, warned last week that the town is in the grip of a "real public health crisis" due to rising Covid-19 figures.

Members of the public are urged to avoid meeting with others outside their own household.

If the number of cases continues to rise, Luton may soon be pushed into Tier 2 restrictions, the council has stated.