Latest figures show there were 18 deaths in Herefordshire care homes linked to Coronavirus between the 10th April and 8th May.
Data released by The Office for National Statistics shows the number of deaths in care homes notified to the Care Quality Commission from the 10th April until the 8th May.
The news comes as the total number of COVID-19 related deaths at hospitals in the county rose to 45 today.
You can view this data and other Coronavirus related statistics by visiting
https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/conditionsanddiseases
