Hospital bosses say four more patients with coronavirus have died in Leicester bring the total close to the 350 mark.
The University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) NHS Trust confirmed the fatalities of patients being treated at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield and General hospitals this afternoon.
The trust said the ages of those who have died were between their 70s and 90s.
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A spokeswoman said: "Sadly, we can confirm that 347 patients being cared for at our hospitals, and who had tested positive for Covid-19, have died.
"Four of those deaths have been announced today (30 May, 2020). The ages of the patients range between those in their 70s to those in their 90s.
"Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the patients at this very difficult and distressing time."
The deaths confirmed today do not include people who have tested positive for the virus and passed away in other settings such as their own homes and care homes.
As of Tuesday this week city public health officials said 88 of some 2,000 residents of Leicester care homes had died after becoming infected with coronavirus.
