Total of 58 people diagnosed with coronavirus in Milton Keynes

Cases in the city rise by 20
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Today (March 27) Milton Keynes has had a total of 58 cases, up from 38, while Buckinghamshire has seen a rise of 106, from 66.

Neighbouring Bedford has had a total of 20 diagnosed cases of the deadly virus, Central Bedfordshire has 42 cases, from 28 and Luton has 47, up from 30.

The new figures were recorded between 5pm on Wednesday and 5pm Thursday. Due to this time frame used to measure cases by NHS England, Prime Minister Boris Johnson and health secretary Matt Hancock will not have been included.

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On Monday, the government announced tougher social distancing measures, with all outdoor activities prohibited except for food shopping, one daily exercise, treatment of a condition and any essential travel for work.