There have been 89 positive coronavirus cases recorded in Milton Keynes within the past twenty-four hours, according to data from Public Health England.
This is another increase in cases compared to yesterday (78) and takes the total number of positive cases to 2,730 since the pandemic began.
Nationally, 33,470 cases have been recorded today which is the highest figure recorded since the pandemic began.
The data regarding the latest number of deaths has not yet been released (as of 16:30).
Milton Keynes currently has a rate of 133 positive cases per 100,000 people, whereas the average area in the country has 177.
Although it seems the city has slightly lower rates, cases are on the rise which in turn means an increase in hospital admissions.
People are being admitted to Milton Keynes University Hospital for COVID-19 daily.
As of Tuesday morning, 19 covid patients were being treated at the hospital. And there have been six deaths linked to the virus in just over a week.
Yesterday, it was confirmed that the number of people who have died with coronavirus in the UK passed 50,000, according to government figures, which highlights the devastating impact of the virus on the country.
The UK now has the highest number of recorded deaths in the European Union.
MKFM previously stopped reporting on coronavirus cases due to the lack of testing, and possible misrepresentation of cases within the community, but now that there are more tests available we have decided to provide frequent updates.
We provide the data given to us by Public Health England, and unfortunately this does not cover the number of people who have recovered/left hospital.
