More than 130 new covid cases in Northumberland but no more virus-related deaths

The Government confirmed on Friday, February 25, that 120 more people who tested positive for coronavirus (Covid-19) had died, taking the total number of confirmed reported deaths in the UK to 161,224.

Deaths are recorded as Covid-19 related where a person has died within 28 days of a positive test.

Across the UK on Friday, February 25, it was announced that 31,933 more people had tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total of UK cases since the start of the pandemic to 18,804,765.

Scroll down for the latest data for Northumberland.

Covid-related deaths

Number of deaths announced on February 25: 0

Deaths within 28 days of a positive test: 931

Deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate: 966

Cases of coronavirus

132 more cases on February 25

Total number of cases since March 2020: 90,871

Weekly case rate

Weekly case rate: 378.6 per 100,000 people

Total number of cases recorded in seven days up to February 19: 1,226

Data for the most recent five days has been excluded as it is incomplete and may not reflect the true number of cases.

Hospital admissions

Currently in hospital in Northumbria trust: 60

Currently on ventilation: 0

Total admissions: 5,137

Based on the latest available information.

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