Sheffield death toll rises again as NHS England reports 711 more coronavirus deaths

A total of 179 patients have now died in hospital in Sheffield after contracting coronavirus, new figures reveal.

By Claire Lewis

Published 25th Apr 2020, 14:24 BST

Updated 25th Apr 2020, 14:31 BST

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The death toll, based on NHS England data, shows another two deaths in the city since yesterday’s figures were released.

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A total of 82 patients have died in Rotherham hospitals after being diagnosed with Covid-19 – up seven since yesterday.

Sheffield's coronavirus death toll has been updated this afternoon

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There have been 74 deaths in Doncaster, which is an increase of three since yesterday

But Barnsley’s death toll remains the same as yesterday at 61.

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A total of 18,084 hospital patients have died in England after contracting the deadly virus.

The UK remains on lockdown, with the next government review due on May 7.

In a bid to reduce the spread of coronavirus, people can only leave their homes for shopping, exercise once a day, medical supplies and appointments and essential travel to work.

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