Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust reports five new coronavirus-related deaths today (Monday, February 22)

Five new coronavirus-related patient deaths have been reported by Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust, according to the latest NHS figures.

A total of 529 people across the trust have died within 28 days of testing positive for covid-19.

No deaths were reported yesterday (Sunday).

The trust runs Newark, King's Mill and Mansfield Community hospitals.

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