Coronavirus: Death toll remains static in Chesterfield as 51 more die in England

The town’s death toll remains static after a total of 130 patients who tested positive for the deadly bug passed away.

Across the country a further 51 people with Covid-19 have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 28,435.

The figures could be much higher, as they do not include deaths that happened within care homes or the community.

This week Boris Johnson announced an ease in lockdown restrictions, including the introduction of a ‘one metre plus’ rule.

Pubs, restaurants, hotels and hairdressers can open from July 4.

Two households in England will also be able to meet indoors and stay overnight as long as social distancing is in place.

Mr Johnson warned that all the steps were "reversible” if cases creep back up.

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