Doncaster's coronavirus death toll increases as 350 more deaths are recorded

Doncaster’s coronavirus death toll has increased today, with 350 more fatalities recorded across England.

By Claire Lewis

Published 12th May 2020, 14:37 BST

Updated 12th May 2020, 15:17 BST

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According to NHS England, a total of 126 Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust patients have now died since the Covid-19 pandemic began – an increase of five since yesterday’s figures were announced.

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There have been 234 deaths in Sheffield hospitals, 131 in Rotherham and 105 in Barnsley.

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Altogether, across England, there have been 23,709 deaths of hospital patients who have contracted Covid-19.

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