Coronavirus latest: 281 new cases in Central Beds as total passes 10,000 figure

The total number of cases in the district now stands at 10,047 (+281).

The case rate in Central Beds is now 643.7 per 100,000.

Elsewhere in the county, Luton 12,276 (+334) has cases while Bedford's figure is at 8,194 (+163).

There have been 2,957,472 lab-confirmed cases across the UK, up by a daily rise of 68,053.

79,833 deaths have been recorded within 28 days of a positive test, up by 1,325 today.

Under the current lockdown, you must not leave or be outside of your home except where necessary. You may leave the home to:

> Shop for basic necessities, for you or a vulnerable person

> Go to work, or provide voluntary or charitable services, if you cannot reasonably do so from home

> Exercise with your household (or support bubble) or one other person, this should be limited to once per day, and you should not travel outside your local area.

> Meet your support bubble or childcare bubble where necessary, but only if you are legally permitted to form one

> Seek medical assistance or avoid injury, illness or risk of harm (including domestic abuse)

> Attend education or childcare - for those eligible.