Coronavirus latest: 185 new cases confirmed in Luton today
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The total number of cases in the borough now stands at 7,556 (+185).
The case rate in Luton is now 320.6 per 100,000.
Elsewhere in the county, Central Bedfordshire has 5,011 (+155) cases while Bedford's figure is at 4,188 (+90).
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Hide AdThere have been 1,948,660 lab-confirmed cases across the UK, up by a daily rise of 35,383.
66,052 deaths within 28 days of a positive test have been recorded, up by 532 today.
Today, the government confirmed Luton will enter Tier 3 restrictions from Saturday, December 19.
Once the Tier 3 restrictions apply, residents must:
> Not mix with other households indoors;
> Only meet people outdoors in open public spaces in groups of up to six;
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Hide Ad> Reduce their number of journeys, avoid travel outside of the area;
> Work from home if possible;
> Indoor entertainment venues will close as will all pubs and restaurants, although they can provide delivery, take-away or drive through services. Hotels will also close.