NEW confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in THREE Somerset districts in the last 48 hours.

The positive tests were in South Somerset, Sedgemoor and Mendip.

There were no coronavirus-related deaths in the county council area in the period to 5pm yesterday (Friday).

The total number of confirmed cases in each district is: 131 (up one) in Mendip; 395 in Sedgemoor (up one); 446 in Somerset West and Taunton; and 339 (up one) in South Somerset.