Latest coronavirus figures for confirmed cases and hospital deaths in West Sussex

Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs hospitals in Chichester, Worthing and Shoreham, has now recorded 82 deaths, an increase of two since yesterday (Friday, May 1).

Sussex Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s total remains at 14.

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH) has now recorded 197 deaths, an increase of two from yesterday.

Public Health England data says 1,154 people in West Sussex have now tested positive for coronavirus (Covid-19), according to figures published today.

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