Coronavirus latest: Luton to move into ‘High Alert’ Tier-2

The following report is from Luton Today website

Coronavirus latest: Luton to move into ‘High Alert’ Tier-2 restrictions after surge in cases

Luton will officially be moved into Tier-2 of the government’s restrictions from midnight on Friday, after a surge in cases.

In a statement, Luton Borough Council said it had accepted its move into the “high alert” level by the government.

Infections are continuing to rise across the town, with a “hugely worrying increase” in cases among the over 60s – who are much more vulnerable to the disease.

Admissions to the Luton and Dunstable Hospital are also rising.

The new restrictions will come into effect at 12.01am on Saturday, October 31.

The full story is available here https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-latest-luton-move-high-alert-tier-2-restrictions-after-surge-cases-3019263