THERE was unfortunately another large increase in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Somerset.

Another 13 coronavirus cases were recorded in Somerset up to yesterday, Public Health England has announced.

It takes the total number of confirmed cases in the county council area to 441.

Across the whole UK there have been 152,840 confirmed cases, including tests carried out by health partners which are not included in the following national totals: 110,203 in England; 10,324 in Scotland;  9,078 in Wales; and 3,308 in Northern Ireland.

There have been a total of 20,732 deaths in UK hospitals, up 413 on the previous day.