FOUR people died at Salisbury District Hospital due to Covid-19 over the Christmas period.

This brings the total number of patients to die as a result of the virus at the hospital to 73.

A spokesperson for Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust said all patients had underlying health conditions and their ages ranged from in their 70s to in their 90s.

They added: "Our thoughts and condolences are with all the families and loved ones at this very difficult and distressing time."