POSITIVE cases of coronavirus in Oxfordshire have risen by 13 in the latest figures.

No deaths were reported in the county in the latest statistics, released by the Government.

The new cases were recorded as follows: 

  • Oxford (six)
  • Cherwell (two)
  • South Oxfordshire (zero)
  • Vale of White Horse (three)
  • West Oxfordshire (two)

These latest figures mean there has now been a total of 33,836 recorded cases of Covid-19 in the county. 

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Across the UK, 1,671 new people had a confirmed positive test result reported today.

Between April 26 and today, 15,319 people had a confirmed positive test result.

This shows a decrease of 10.2 per cent compared to the previous seven days.

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There were 14 deaths in the UK within 28 days of a positive test for coronavirus reported in the latest figures.

Between April 26 and today, there have been 110 deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test.

This shows a decrease of 31.2 per cent compared to the previous seven days.

The latest vaccination figures reveal that more than 34 and a half million people have been given a first dose, while more than 15 million people have been given a second dose.