THERE has been no new Covid-related deaths recorded at Worcestershire's hospitals over the past 24 hours according to official statistics.

The latest figures, announced by the NHS today (May 3), shows no coronavirus related deaths in the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, as its total remains at 808.

There have also been no new deaths in the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, with its figure remaining at 63.

In all settings, the total number of deaths during the pandemic is now at 1,356.

The Acute Hospitals Trust covers Worcestershire Royal Hospital, as well as the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch and Kidderminster Hospital.

The Health and Care NHS trust covers community hospitals and rehabilitation wards, including Worcester City Impatient Unit, Malvern Community Hospital, Evesham Community Hospital, Pershore Community Hospital, the Princess of Wales Community Hospital in Bromsgrove, Tenbury Community Hospital and the Wyre Forest Ward.