Coronavirus death figures have risen
TWO more people have died in Dorset after contracting coronavirus, Public Health England has confirmed.
The total for the whole of the county now stands at 81, with the first death coming on March 21.
34 people have passed away under the care of the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals, an increase of one.
One more person has died at Dorset County Hospital, taking their total to 19.
24 people have died at Poole Hospital, and four under the care of the Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust.
In England, the death toll now stands at 11,656, and increase of 651.
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