Coronavirus LIVE: Doncaster deaths rise to five as all town's cemeteries close

The number of coronavirus deaths has risen to five in Doncaster.
Doncaster Royal Infirmary.Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

New figures released by Public Health England revealed there were three more COVID-19 deaths in the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Trust area in the last 24 hours, bringing the total to five.

There have been 79 reported cases – an increase of 23 on yesterday.

Meanwhile, Doncaster Council has announced from today all the town’s cemeteries will be closed in line with Government guidance on public spaces.