No new coronavirus deaths in region for second day running
No new coronavirus deaths have been reported in hospitals across the Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire – for the second day running.
A total of 2,561 people have died in hospitals in the region – with a further 696 having died in the region's care homes.
A further five people in hospitals across England to bring the death toll to 29,465. Nationally, the UK-figure – covering all settings – increased by 12 to 41,381.
The death toll at the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, the largest trust in the region, stands at 972.
The trust runs the Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull hospitals in Birmingham.
A total of 287 have died at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, which runs New Cross and Cannock Chase hospitals.
The death toll at the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Russells Hall Hospital, remains at 264; while the toll at the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, which runs Walsall Manor Hospital, stands at 230.
A total of 382 people have died at the Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, which runs Sandwell General and City hospital, while 355 people have died at the University Hospitals of North Midlands Trust, which runs County Hospital in Stafford and Royal Stoke University Hospital.
A spokesman said: "A further five people, who tested positive for the coronavirus (Covid-19) have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 29,465.
"Patients were aged between 64 and 86 years old. All had known underlying health conditions. Their families have been informed."
