127 new C-19 infections confirmed by NHS Trust

More than 100 more cases of covid have been recorded in Sunderland.

NHS England confirmed yesterday, that a further 563 people, who tested positive for the coronavirus (Covid-19) have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 71,789.

Patients were aged between 24 and 99 years old. All except 29 (aged 34 to 97 years old) had known underlying health conditions.

Deaths are recorded as Covid-19 related where a person has died within 28 days of a positive test.

Across the UK yesterday it was announced that 23,275 more people have tested positive for Coronavirus, bringing the total since the start of the pandemic to 3,796,088.

Covid-related deaths – South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Number of deaths announced yesterday: 0; Total number of deaths at the trust: 788.

According to data released by NHS England.

Cases of coronavirus – Sunderland:

127 new cases yesterdayTotal number of cases since March: 18,629.

According to data from Public Health England.

Weekly case rate – Sunderland:

Weekly case rate - 315.1 per 100,000 people.

Total number of cases recorded in seven days - 875.

Data for the most recent five days has been excluded as it is incomplete and may not reflect the true number of cases.

Hospital admissions: In hospital: 251. On ventilation: 17.

Total admissions: 2,952 Based on the latest available information.