NO new coronavirus-related deaths have been reported in Somerset hospitals in the latest NHS England figures.

The newest data, which takes into account deaths up to 5pm yesterday (Friday), has shown that no further deaths have been registered across any of Somerset's hospital trusts.

A total of 49 people with the virus have lost their lives in the care of Musgrove Park Hospital-based Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, while 28 have passed away in Yeovil.