There have been 78 positive coronavirus cases and two hospital deaths recorded in Milton Keynes within the past twenty-four hours, according to data from Public Health England.
This takes the total number of positive cases to 2,641 since the pandemic began.
Milton Keynes currently has a rate of 130 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 yesterday 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.
Today it has been confirmed the number of people who have died with coronavirus in the UK has passed 50,000, according to government figures which highlight the devastating impact of the virus on the country.
A further 595 deaths were confirmed today, bringing the country's total to 50,365. It marks a significant moment in the pandemic for the UK, which has been one of the countries hardest hit by COVID-19 with Europe's highest recorded number of deaths.
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.
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