Twin brothers found dead in a Sunderland home who were "worried about the future" killed themselves after one of them tested positive for coronavirus, an inquest heard.
James and Eric Davis, both 63, were found dead in a property on Springwell Road, Springwell, Sunderland, on February 25.
During an inquest into their deaths at Sunderland's Civic Centre on Thursday morning, Senior Coroner Derek Winter said the brothers were "worried" after James tested positive for Covid-19.
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Police were called to Eric's address on Springwell Road after concerns were raised and officers discovered two bodies in the living room with a bottle of empty Baileys and a bottle of empty whisky.
The force confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances, third-party involvement or signs of a disturbance.
A post-mortem was carried out on both bodies by Dr Nigel Cooper on February 26 and their cause of death was confirmed as pressure on the neck due to hanging.
The inquest heard how James tested positive for coronavirus on February 3 and was discharged from hospital on February 5 into his brother's care.
As a result of the positive test, both brothers had to self-isolate and returned to Eric's property on Springwell Road.
Mr Winter said: "It appears that both men were very worried about James having contracted Covid and were worried what the future holds for them both."
The brothers, who worked for the same company as retired cleaners, had funerals plans in place. Officers also found searches on one device for knots.
Senior Coroner Derek Winter concluded that both men died as a result of suicide and passed on his condolences to their family.
He said: "Following police enquiries and a post-mortem examination, I'm satisfied that there were sufficient preparatory steps and plans made by both men to intentionally bring an end to their lives."
