A FURTHER four people have died of COVID-19 at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), it has been confirmed today.

The number of people who have died of the virus at the hospital is now 67.

A SaTH spokesman gave their condolences to the patient's family and friends.

They said: “The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is currently treating patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus).

“Sadly we can confirm that 67 patients being cared for at our hospitals, and who had tested positive for COVID-19, have died.

"Four death has been announced today.

“Our thoughts and condolences are with the families and friends of those patients at this very difficult and distressing time.”