TWO more people with coronavirus in the Borders have died.

NHS Borders sent an update at 1pm on April 7.

The latest figures show a total of 19 people have died, up from the 17 reported on April 6.

There are 39 virus patients being treated across hospitals in the region, with a further 15 suspected cases awaiting results.

There are seven people being treated in the Borders General Hospital's intensive care unit.

Meanwhile, the number of patients discharged from hospital after recovering remains at 17.