THERE has been another sharp rise in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Halton.

As of Wednesday evening, 32 people have now tested positive for the virus - up from 25 the previous day.

There are likely to be many more people at home with the virus.

Four people have died from the illness at Warrington Hospital.

Meanwhile it has been confirmed that Halton Hospital in Runcorn is to be altered to help cope with demand.

Nationally, more than 29,000 people have tested positive while 2,352 have died.