Coronavirus latest: Dacorum records over 20 new confirmed cases today

There have been 23 new positive Covid-19 tests in Dacorum over the last 24 hours.

The total for the borough is now 1,983, according to the latest figures from Public Health England.

There have been 268 new cases today in Hertfordshire, the total is now 17,593.

No new recorded deaths have been recorded in Dacorum, the total is 110. There has been one new death in Hertfordshire, the total is now 981, according to Public Health England.

Nationally, the number of coronavirus cases has risen by 12,330 and now stands at 1,629,657.​

The latest R number is estimated at 0.9 to 1 with a daily infection growth rate range of -2% to 0% as of November 27.

The number of Covid-19 associated UK deaths has been recorded as 58,245, according to Public Health England.

The number of deaths has risen by 205 to 58,448.

The figures for the number of patients recovered from Covid-19 have not been released by Public Health England.

The new figures were recorded between 5pm on Saturday, November 28, and 5pm on Sunday, November 29.

The figures come from the Government website which is available for the public to view here.On Thursday, it was announced Dacorum will enter tier two (high alert) restrictions along with the rest of Hertfordshire when lockdown ends on Wednesday, December 2.

According to government advice, in tier two:

> You must not socialise with anyone you do not live with or who is not in your support bubble in any indoor setting;

> You must not socialise in a group of more than six people outside, including in a garden or a public space – this is called the ‘rule of 6’;

> Businesses and venues can continue to operate, in a Covid-secure manner, other than those which remain closed by law, such as nightclubs;

> Pubs and bars must close, unless operating as restaurants. Hospitality venues can only serve alcohol with substantial meals;

> Hospitality businesses selling food or drink for consumption on their premises are required to provide table service only and stop taking orders after 10pm;

> Places of worship remain open but you must not socialise with people from outside of your household or support bubble.