One more coronavirus case in Milton Keynes

The spike in new Covid-19 infections has slowed slightly this week, with just one new case recorded yesterday (Monday).

By Sally Murrer

Published 19th Aug 2020, 10:36 BST

Updated 19th Aug 2020, 10:40 BST

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There were 11 new cases confirmed in MK between Friday and Sunday, making it one of the worst weekends the city had seen since the height of the pandemic.

But the number of untested cases in the community is likely to be higher than the government released figure, says MK council leader Pete Marland, who has warned local restrictions will be imposed if the city's infection rate continues to rise.

He said the majority of fresh cases in MK were among people in their 20s and 30s. See Citizen story hereNationally the number of new positive cases rose to 1,089 and there were 12 Covid-linked deaths throughout the UK.

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