Two further patients have died at Salisbury District Hospital after contracting Covid-19.

It brings the total of those who have passed away in the city's hospital to 27.

A spokesperson from Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust: “Sadly a total of 27 patients who had tested positive for COVID-19 have died at Salisbury District Hospital.

"One man in his seventies, with pre-existing health conditions, died on 14th April.

"One man in his eighties, with pre-existing health conditions, died on 13th April.

"Our thoughts and condolences are with the patients families and friends at this difficult and distressing time.”