Hundreds of people have died as a result of Covid-19 in East Hampshire.

The latest figures from the UK coronavirus dashboard show a total of 304 people had died in the area by January 19.

They were among 26,606 deaths recorded across the South East.

The weekly figures now include anyone whose death certificate – registered up to 14 days before February 2 (Thursday) – mentions Covid-19 as one of the causes.

A total of 180,801 deaths were recorded throughout England by February 2.