First confirmed coronavirus patient death in Yorkshire as hospital issues statement

It is the first confirmed death from coronavirus in the region.

The patient, who was being treated at Harrogate District Hospital, had 'significant' underlying health conditions.

A Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust spokesperson said: “Sadly, we can confirm that an elderly patient who was being cared for at Harrogate District Hospital, and had tested positive for COVID-19, has died.

“The patient had other significant underlying health conditions.

“The patient’s family has been informed and our thoughts and condolences are with them at this difficult and distressing time.”