ANOTHER five cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in North Yorkshire and there is a further case in East Yorkshire, but no more in York, according to statistics published by Public Health England.

The organisation’s ‘dashboard’ stated this evening (Sunday) that, as of 9am today, there were seven cases in the North Yorkshire County Council area. It said yesterday that there were two confirmed cases.

It also said this evening that there were three confirmed cases in the East Riding of Yorkshire Council area - up from two yesterday.

In addition, it said today that there were four cases in the City of York Council area - the same as yesterday.