There have been no new coronavirus deaths recorded today in Wirral hospitals, NHS England has confirmed.

It means that there have now been no Covid-19 fatalities recorded at Wirral University Teaching hospital for 15 days, with only three recorded in the past 30 days.

A further 19 people, who tested positive for the Coronavirus (Covid-19) have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 29,231.

Patients were aged between 35 and 89 years old.   All had known underlying health conditions. Their families have been informed.

The North West accounted for five of the deaths announced today.