THERE were five new confirmed coronavirus cases in Somerset in the latest daily figures announced by Public Health England.

The total figure for the county council now stands at 677.

The total of cases recorded in the county up to 5pm yeterday (Tuesday) are made up of 248 in Somerset West and Taunton (an increase of one), 178 South Somerset (plus one), 188 in Sedgemoor (up three), and 63 in Mendip (no change).