POSITIVE cases of coronavirus in Oxfordshire have risen by 18 in the latest figures.

No deaths were reported in the county in the latest statistics, released by the Government.

The new cases were recorded as follows: 

  • Oxford (11)
  • Cherwell (two)
  • South Oxfordshire (one)
  • Vale of White Horse (two)
  • West Oxfordshire (two)

These latest figures mean there has now been a total of 33,556 recorded cases of Covid-19 in the county. 

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Across the UK, 1,882 new people had a confirmed positive test result reported today.

Between April 12 and today, 17,887 people had a confirmed positive test result.

This shows a decrease of 2.8 per cent compared to the previous seven days.

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There were 10 deaths in the UK within 28 days of a positive test for coronavirus reported in the latest figures.

Between April 12 and today, there have been 183 deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test.

This shows a decrease of 27 per cent compared to the previous seven days.

The latest vaccination figures reveal that almost 33 million people have been given a first dose, while almost 10 million people have been given a second dose.