Coronavirus: First death confirmed in Shropshire

A woman has died from coronavirus in Shropshire.

The woman was a resident at a retirement home in Shrewsbury. She had underlying health conditions.

In a statement, a spokeswoman for McCarthy and Stone said: "While we are not a care home, we are doing all we possibly can to ensure our residents and staff have the support and services they need during this period.

"We are very much aware of the potential vulnerability of our residents and are committed to taking every step within our power to minimise the risk of Covid-19."

More to follow.