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Coronavirus: Today's updates as Shropshire hospitals death toll rose to 67

Follow today's coronavirus updates from across Shropshire, Mid Wales and beyond.

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We brought you the latest as a further death has been confirmed at a hospital in Shropshire, bringing the county's total to 67.

It comes as hospital bosses have warned the NHS's supply of face masks could be jeopardised if the Government begins advising the public to wear them. In contrast, a group of medics have called on people to make their own face masks to stop the spread of coronavirus.

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Meanwhile, the Queen has turned 94 – but is marking her birthday away from her family as the coronavirus lockdown continues.

The monarch is with her husband of 72 years, the Duke of Edinburgh, at Windsor Castle in Berkshire with a reduced household for their protection.

As well as the serious news, we'll be sharing the best of your stories, photos and videos - so please get in touch and let us know how you're spending life under lockdown.

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