THREE more patients have died in Dorset in the last 24 hours after testing positive for coronavirus.

According to figures by NHS England, 92 people have now lost their lives in Dorset.

38 of those deaths have taken place at Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals, an increase of one in 24 hours.

At Poole Hospital, two more people have died since yesterday, totalling 28 deaths.

While 20 deaths have taken place in total under the care of Dorset County Hospital, with none since yesterday.

With six deaths in total, no more people have died at Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust since yesterday.

Across England, 14,400 patients have died after testing positive for coronavirus.