Liverpool’s mayor Joe Anderson reveals his brother has died from coronavirus 

Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson today announced that his brother has died from coronavirus.

He tweeted: ‘Despite the efforts of all the staff at Liverpool Hospital ICU my brother sadly died at 10.45 last night.

‘We want to thank the dedicated staff risking their lives for us. Thank you all for your messages of love and support.

‘Let’s stick together and support each other and win this battle.’ 

Liverpool has one of the highest coronavirus rates in the country and is one of only two regions in the highest alert level Tier 3.