Coronavirus latest: Over 80 new cases confirmed in Luton today

85 new coronavirus infections have been confirmed in Luton over the past 24 hours, according to figures from Public Health England.

The total number of cases in the borough now stands at 5,825 (+85).

The case rate in Luton is currently 268.5 per 100,000.

Elsewhere in the county, Central Bedfordshire has 3,585 (+40) cases while Bedford's figure is at 3,284 (+20).

Nationally, the number of coronavirus cases has risen by 12,330 and now stands at 1,629,657.​

The latest R number is estimated at 0.9 to 1 with a daily infection growth rate range of -2% to 0% as of November 27.

The number of Covid-19 associated UK deaths has been recorded as 58,245, according to Public Health England.

The number of deaths has risen by 205 to 58,448.

On Thursday, it was announced Luton will enter tier two (high alert) restrictions along with the rest of Bedfordshire when lockdown ends on Wednesday, December 2.

According to government advice, in tier two:

> You must not socialise with anyone you do not live with or who is not in your support bubble in any indoor setting;

> You must not socialise in a group of more than six people outside, including in a garden or a public space – this is called the ‘rule of 6’;

> Businesses and venues can continue to operate, in a Covid-secure manner, other than those which remain closed by law, such as nightclubs;

> Pubs and bars must close, unless operating as restaurants. Hospitality venues can only serve alcohol with substantial meals;

> Hospitality businesses selling food or drink for consumption on their premises are required to provide table service only and stop taking orders after 10pm;

> Places of worship remain open but you must not socialise with people from outside of your household or support bubble.