New report reveals number of coronavirus-related deaths in each area of Luton

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show the number of Covid-19-related deaths recorded between March 1 to June 30, as well as the total deaths for each area.

The figures for Luton show Kingsway ward had the highest percentage, with 11 coronavirus-related deaths recorded out of a total of 20 deaths (55%).

The data is as follows:

> KINGSWAY - 11 out of 20 (55%)

> BURY PARK - 17 out of 41 (41.5%)

> MARSH FARM - 11 out of 27 (40.7%)

> MONTROSE AVENUE - 10 out of 25 (40%)

> LEWSEY NORTH - 11 out of 31 (35.5%)

> WARDEN HILL - 17 out of 49 (34.7%)

> CENTRAL LUTON & PARK TOWN - 13 out of 40 (32.5%)

> LEWSEY SOUTH - 8 out of 26 (30.8%)

> SUNDON PARK - 7 out of 23 (30.4%)

> NEW TOWN - 7 out of 23 (30.4%)

> STOPSLEY NORTH - 14 out of 47 (29.8%)

> ST ANN'S HILL - 8 out of 29 (27.6%)

> BRAMINGHAM - 6 out of 23 (26.1%)

> CHALLNEY - 11 out of 43 (25.6%)

> STOPSLEY SOUTH & ROUND GREEN - 10 out of 39 (25.6%)

> BARNFIELD - 11 out of 44 (25%)

> LEAGRAVE - 9 out of 37 (24.3%)

> WIGMORE & AIRPORT - 5 out of 21 (23.8%)

> DALLOW ROAD - 6 out of 26 (23.1%)

> FARLEY HILL & STOCKWOOD PARK - 7 out of 31 (22.6%)

> LIMBURY - 11 out of 55 (20%)

In total, 210 coronavirus-related deaths were recorded out of 700 deaths in Luton (30%).

Public health bosses in the town have urged the public to continue to follow stringent measures to reduce the spread of the virus.

This includes maintaining a social distance of two metres, wearing a face mask in public, avoiding any large gatherings and regular hand washing.

Gerry Taylor, Luton Borough Council's director for public health, said last week: “We must never forget for a moment that what we are dealing with here is a deadly disease that continues to cause death, suffering and pain.

“The most important thing we can all do is to keep washing our hands regularly and make sure we keep at least 2 metre away from other people. In addition, wearing a face covering is vital where proper social distancing is difficult to maintain.

"Wearing a face covering can protect others around you, as well as showing consideration and can reassure those who are anxious.”

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