A TOTAL of eight new confirmed Covid-19 cases were reported in Somerset over the latest 24-hour period.

The cases, recorded up to 5pm yesterday (Thursday) take to 687 the total number of confirmed cases in the county council area to 687.

Of the four districts, Somerset West and Taunton has had 253 cases (a rise of four); Sedgemoor 192 (up three); South Somerset 179 (an increase of one); and Mendip 63 (no change).