Coronavirus: 15 new Leicestershire deaths since Saturday

Fifteen more Leicestershire patients who tested positive for coronavirus have been reported at city hospitals in the last three days.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust confirmed the updated figures today (Monday).

There were 13 new deaths reported on Saturday and two this afternoon - the patients were aged in their 50s and their 90s.

A trust spokesperson said: “Sadly, we can confirm that 239 patients being cared for at our hospitals, and who had tested positive for COVID-19, have died.

“Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the patients at this very difficult and distressing time.”