There were no more coronavirus deaths recorded over the latest weekly period in Somerset West and Taunton.
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Community foundation helping older Somerset people stay safe and warm this winterThe latest figures from the UK coronavirus dashboard show a total of 459 people had died in the area by May 4 – which was unchanged from on the week before.
They were among 14,661 deaths recorded across the South West.
The weekly figures now include anyone whose death certificate – registered up to 14 days before May 18 (Thursday) – mentions Covid-19 as one of the causes.
A total of 191,377 deaths were recorded throughout England by May 4.