Confirmed coronavirus cases in Newark and Sherwood reaches 449 today (Friday, August 28) says Public Health England

One new coronavirus case has been confirmed in Newark and Sherwood according to Public Health England, taking the total to 449.

Ashfield 601 (up one) Bassetlaw 651 (up one) Broxtowe 462 (up one) Gedling 405 (up two) Mansfield 370 (up two) Rushcliffe 418 (up three).

Nottinghamshire has had 3,356, up 11 since yesterday. Nottingham city itself has had 1,333 confirmed cases, up four since yesterday.

According to the latest public data ­— 330,368 patients in the UK have tested positive and 41,477 people have died.

If you have symptoms of covid-19, it’s important that you stay at home to help protect your friends and neighbours.

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