Sheffield's coronavirus death toll rises again as another 12 fatalities are recorded in county

Sheffield’s coronavirus death toll has risen again, with another three deaths in city hospitals recorded.

By Claire Lewis

Published 30th Apr 2020, 15:29 GMT

Updated 30th Apr 2020, 15:30 GMT

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There have been 201 deaths in city hospitals since the pandemic began.

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Across South Yorkshire there have been 12 more deaths since yesterday.

Another 12 coronavirus deaths have been recorded in South Yorkshire

Another 12 coronavirus deaths have been recorded in South Yorkshire

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There have been 99 in Rotherham – an increase of three since yesterday; 95 in Doncaster, which is an increase of five and 79 in Barnsley, which is an increase of one.

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In England another 391 deaths have been recorded, taking the death toll to 20,137.

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