CORONAVIRUS deaths and cases in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly remain static as the Prime Minister announced further easing of restrictions today.
Friday's NHS England figures confirmed that the number of deaths in hospitals in Cornwall due to coronavirus remained at 91.
The figure has not risen since July 2, when one death was added, and, prior to that, the total had not increased since June 2.
Across England a further 16 people who tested positive for coronavirus (Covid-19) have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 29,160.
Patients were aged between 47 and 93 years old. All patients had known underlying health conditions.
Their families have been informed.
No further deaths were recorded anywhere in the south west in today's update.
As of Thursday night the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Cornwall remained at 899, the same as it was on Sunday – although there was an unexplained drop to 898 on Monday.
On Tuesday the Office for National Statistics, which has been collating weekly data for hospitals, care homes and the wider community, confirmed that the overall number of deaths for Cornwall had risen by two compared to a week previous, to 207.
In today's coronavirus news:
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out his plans for the next stages of lockdown easing from August 1.
This includes letting employers decide whether it is now safe to bring back workers to offices from this date.
A new memorial garden at Treswithian Downs Crematorium to remember people who have died during the Covid-19 pandemic is being planned.
Last month Westerleigh Group announced its intention to create a memorial garden at each of its 34 sites across the country, including Treswithian, near Camborne.
Businesses are being asked to join forces to help the economy in Cornwall recover after lockdown, keep more money circulating in the county and attract more trade as part of the new Keep It Cornish (Gwith e Kernewek) campaign.
The number of people with depression or anxiety referred for therapy more than halved during lockdown in Cornwall, new figures reveal.
Mental health charities say they are concerned people may not be seeking help, despite suffering increased stress and anxiety during the coronavirus crisis.
The number of people in Cornwall who have been furloughed due to the coronavirus crisis jumped by more than 10,000 in just a month.
Cornwall Council chief executive Kate Kennally revealed the figures yesterday when talking about the impact of Covid-19 in Cornwall.
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