NHS confirm 300th coronavirus death at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals

This means that there is now one confirmed cases of the virus for every 456 people in the district, and represents a rise of 17 cases in a week.

According to the latest NHS statistics, 302 people who have died in hospitals managed by the Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust have tested positive for Covid-19.

And in the period up to May 30, a further 86 deaths were recorded outside of hospitals, including at care homes and private residences.

Nationally, there have been more than 279,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus, though it is estimated that many more people may have contracted the virus without realising.

It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the government is committed to a 24-hour turnaround time for coronavirus tests by the end of the month.

Some lockdown rules were relaxed this week, and groups of up to six people are now allowed to meet in public places, provided that those in different households stay at least two metres apart.

However, anyone who displays symptoms - a new, continues cough, high fever, or sudden loss of taste or smell - is still required to self-isolate for at least seven days, and arrange a test.