Coronavirus latest: One new confirmed case in Dacorum

There has been one new case in Hertfordshire, there are now 2,998 cases in the county.

But the true number of cases is thought to be far higher with many people not being tested.

There have been no new coronavirus deaths recorded at West Hertfordshire Hospitals Trust over the weekend, the latest official figures show.

Nationally, the number of coronavirus cases now stands at 310,250 (includes tests carried out by commercial partners which are not included in the country totals).

The number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths has been recorded as 43,514 rising by 100 (Deaths of people who have had a positive test result) - according to Public Health England.

The number of deaths are people who have had a positive test result confirmed by a Public Health or NHS laboratory.

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 Thursday, June 25, and 5pm on Friday, June 26.

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