There have been another 12 cases of coronavirus confirmed in the Bristol region today (Monday, March 23) as Public Health England release the latest figures.
In Bristol, 28 people have now tested positive for COVID-19 after five more cases were confirmed today. In South Gloucestershire another two cases were confirmed taking the total to 19.
In Bath and North East Somerset there are now 16 cases, up from 13 yesterday, and in North Somerset the number if cases has risen by two bringing their total cases to seven.
Without a widespread testing regime, only those seriously ill with the severest symptoms of COVID-19 are generally being tested when they are admitted to hospital, so the number of unconfirmed cases is estimated by the authorities to be many times higher.
The number of people to die in the UK, following a positive coronavirus test, is now 54 bringing the total to 335.
As of 9am on 23 March 2020, a total of 83,945 people have been tested, of which 77,295 were confirmed negative and 6,650 were confirmed positive.
As of 1pm on 23 March 2020, 335 patients in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.
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Forty-six more people died in England alongside four in Scotland and four in Wales, taking the number who have died in British hospitals after testing positive to 335. Those who have died in England range in age from 18 to 105.
Those who have been identified as vulnerable by the NHS will receive a letter on Tuesday, followed up by an email and text if this has been approved by the GP.
It was also announced during yesterday’s daily briefing that a new Local Support System will make sure individuals who are self-isolating at home and who are without a support network of friends and family will receive basic groceries.
Community pharmacies will also support those in need by helping them to get essential medicines delivered.
