THERE were three new confirmed coronavirus case in Somerset in the latest 24-hour period.

The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the county council area now stands at 622.

The total is made up of 228 in the Somerset West and Taunton patch (up one); 169 in South Somerset (no change); 163 in Sedgemoor (up one); and 61 in Mendip (up one).