THE latest figures detailing confirmed Covid-19 cases in Somerset and across the UK show the national figure to have risen to 60,733 up to April 8, 2020 - a rise of 5,491 on the previous 24 hours.

Public Health England says the number of confirmed cases in Somerset up to the same day was 135, an increase of 21 in 24 hours.

Below are a series of graphs showing the number of confirmed cases in Somerset, surrounding counties and across the UK.

The graphs are created by your County Gazette, using data from Public Health England.

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Confirmed Covid-19 Cases in North Somerset:

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Confirmed Covid-19 Cases in North Somerset and Somerset combined, giving a more complete view of the county as a whole:

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Confirmed Covid-19 Cases in the UK:

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