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59 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 2,770 (+59).

Yesterday (Tuesday), saw 48 new infections confirmed in Luton.

Elsewhere in the county, Central Bedfordshire has 2,025 (+51) cases, while Bedford's figure stands at 2,096 (+25).

There have been 789,229 lab-confirmed cases in the UK, up by 26,688 since yesterday.

44,158 deaths have been recorded within 28 days of a positive test, and today another 191 people are reported to have died.

Fears continue over rising daily Covid-19 figures, with hospital beds 96% occupied across England and Wales.

On Monday, it was announced Wales would go into complete lockdown until November 9, with all but essential retail closed off to the public.

Yesterday (Tuesday), Manchester was forced by the government to enter Tier 3 of the lockdown, after difficult talks between political leaders.

Coronavirus latest: 59 new cases confirmed in Luton today