THERE have been new confirmed Covid-19 cases in three of the four districts in Somerset.

A coronavirus test came back positive in each of Mendip, Sedgemoor and Somerset West & Taunton in the 24-hour period to 5pm yesterday (Thursday).

There were no new recorded cases in South Somerset.

It means there has now been a total of 1,349 cases in the county council area.

There were again no coronavirus-related deaths in the county.

The district totals now stand at Mendip 146; Sedgemoor 402; Somerset West and Taunton 458; South Somerset 343.