Coronavirus latest: Two new cases in Luton after weekend spike

Two new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Luton today after a sharp rise over the weekend, according to Public Health England.
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The total number of infections in the borough now stands at 1,501 (+2).

Saturday saw 19 infections confirmed in Luton, with another 15 added yesterday (Sunday).

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Elsewhere in the county, Central Bedfordshire has 1,253 (+0) cases while Bedford's figure stands at 1,296 (+1).

Across the country, there have been 295,372 infections at an increase of 580 over the past 24 hours.

45,312 people have died with coronavirus in the UK, up by 11 since yesterday.