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Nottingham Post
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Phoebe Ram

Dramatic rise in coronavirus cases confirmed in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

There has been a sharp rise in the number of positive coronavirus tests across Nottinghamshire.

The latest figures released by Public Health England (PHE) revealed on Sunday, April 5, cases of coronavirus in both the city and county has dramatically increased.

In 24 hours, there has been a further 30 cases confirmed in Nottingham bringing the total to 191.

In Nottinghamshire, there has now been 413 people who have tested positive for coronavirus, up from 357 - an increase of 56.

As far as we know, there have no more confirmed deaths revealed in either the city or county - the current death toll stands at 39 for patients who have died in Nottingham hospitals and 27 for those that have died in the county.

PHE revealed the number of people who have died after testing positive for Covid-19 has risen to 4,934, up by 621 on the previous day's update.

As of 9am April 5, a total of 195,524 people have been tested of which 47,806 tested positive.

The figures come as the UK prepares to hear from Her Majesty the Queen at 8pm tonight.

In a televised message to be broadcast, the Queen will recognise the pain felt by many families living through this "time of disruption".

Her Majesty will personally thank front-line NHS staff, care workers and others carrying out essential roles for their efforts, in what is expected to be a deeply personal message reflecting her experience in other difficult times.

To follow all the latest updates on the pandemic, follow our blog here.

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