AIREDALE Hospital has discharged 136 coronavirus patients since the outbreak began, it reported this afternoon.

A spokesman said: "This is great news and credit to all our hard-working staff who have cared for them.

"From our frontline services to pharmacists, scientists, community teams, cleaners, caterers and all our support services, everyone at the trust has played a part in getting these patients home.

"We wish the patients all the best for their continued recovery."