A SIXTH person has died in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus as the latest number of people affected jumped to 373.

The patient, who died on Monday evening, was in his early 80s and had underlying health conditions. 

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West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust confirmed the latest virus-related death in a statement earlier today: "Sadly, we can confirm that a man who was being cared for at Watford General Hospital, and had tested positive for Covid-19, has died.

"His family has been informed and our thoughts and condolences are with them at this difficult and distressing time."