Death toll rises at Blackpool Victoria Hospital as confirmed cases continue to rocket

It takes the number of deaths there to five, after Paul Ramsden, 80, from Lytham became the first to die from the disease on Friday.

The deaths of two more people - a man, 64, and woman, 70 - with underlying health conditions were announced yesterday.

Vic boss Kevin McGee said the latest to die are a man, 82, and woman, 84, both with underlying conditions.

He said: "Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patients' families and loved ones at this difficult time."

There are now at least 18 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Blackpool, up from 10 on Sunday, and 278 in the council area of Lancashire, which includes Wyre and Fylde.

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