Sheffield's coronavirus death toll rises again as another 121 fatalities are recorded in hospitals in England

Sheffield's coronavirus death toll has risen again, with another 121 fatalities recorded in hospitals in England since yesterday.
By Claire Lewis
Published 22nd May 2020, 14:20 BST
Updated 22nd May 2020, 14:20 BST
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According to NHS England, 251 hospital patients have now died in Sheffield after testing positive for Covid-19.

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The total number deaths in hospitals in England now stands at 25,388

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NHS England has updated the coronavirus death toll for all hospital patients who have died after contracting Covid-19NHS England has updated the coronavirus death toll for all hospital patients who have died after contracting Covid-19
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There have been 166 deaths in Doncaster; 147 in Rotherham and 113 in Barnsley.

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The death toll does not include those who have died in care homes.

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