Coronavirus latest: Breakdown in each area of Luton in seven days to December 31

It comes as the country enters its third lockdown in a bid to control the spread of the disease.

The highest case rates in the town are currently to be found in Barnfield (1,016.4) and Warden Hill (902), while the lowest rates are in Marsh Farm (408.9) and Central Luton & Park Town (473.6).

Here is a breakdown of where the confirmed cases were recorded in the seven days up to December 31, along with their case rates per 100,000 people.

> Kingsway - 74 cases (case rate: 721.9)

> Dallow Road - 59 cases (case rate: 649.1)

> Bury Park - 61 cases (case rate: 540.7)

> Central Luton & Park Town - 75 cases (case rate: 473.6)

> St Ann's Hill - 72 cases (case rate: 666.9)

> New Town - 85 cases (case rate: 606.4)

> Farley Hill & Stockwood Park - 71 cases (case rate: 643.7)

> Stopsley North - 52 cases (case rate: 666.7)

> Stopsley South & Round Green - 62 cases (case rate: 601.7)

> Warden Hill - 54 cases (case rate: 902)

> Sundon Park - 33 cases (case rate: 534.8)

> Marsh Farm - 34 cases (case rate: 408.9)

> Leagrave - 85 cases (case rate: 839.3)

> Limbury - 70 cases (case rate: 581.8)

> Montrose Avenue - 123 cases (case rate: 896)

> Lewsey North - 77 cases (case rate: 839.4)

> Lewsey South - 65 cases (case rate: 797.2)

> Challney - 80 cases (case rate: 676)

> Bramingham - 63 cases (case rate: 763)

> Barnfield - 94 cases (case rate: 1,016.4)

> Wigmore & Airport - 69 cases (case rate: 717.2)