THREE more people have died of COVID-19 at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust (SaTH), it was announced on Friday.

The latest figures bring the number of deaths from the virus up to 87.

A spokesman for the Trust offered their thoughts and condolences to the families of the patients.

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 87 patients being cared for at our hospitals, and who had tested positive for COVID-19, have died. Three deaths have been announced today.

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