THERE have been new confirmed Covid-19 cases in two Somerset districts in the latest figures released this afternoon.

The new positive tests in the 24 hours to 5pm yesterday (Tuesday) were in Sedgemoor and South Somerset.

It means there have now been a total of 1,392 cases recorded in the county council area.

The district totals now stand at Mendip 159 (no change); Sedgemoor 414 (an increase of one; Somerset West and Taunton 463 (no change); and South Somerset 355 (up one).