Sheffield's coronavirus death toll rises again

Sheffield’s coronavirus death toll has risen again, new figures out today show.

By Claire Lewis

Published 21st May 2020, 15:01 BST

Updated 21st May 2020, 16:17 BST

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According to NHS England, 250 patients who tested positive for Covid-19 in Sheffield hospitals have died – an increase of one since yesterday.

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A total of 187 people have died since yesterday, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths in hospitals in England to 25,266.

Sheffield's coronavirus death toll has been updated today

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There have been 161 in Doncaster, 147 in Rotherham and 113 in Barnsley.

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The figures do not include those who have died in care homes.

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