A number of residents at a care home in Welshpool have died after contracting coronavirus, bosses have confirmed.

Owner Barchester Healthcare has confirmed the deaths at the Rhallt Care Home in Salop Road in Welshpool.

It has declined to reveal how many people have died at the home, which has 82 residents.

A Barchester spokesman said: "We can confirm that we have had individuals confirmed with COVID-19, and tragically some of those have sadly passed away.

"Every one of these deaths is a tragedy for all of us, and we send our heartfelt condolences to our residents, their families and our staff that have suffered.

"The home is in regular contact with Public Health Wales and the local authority. The safety and wellbeing of our residents and our staff is our utmost priority and we are closely following the official advice. We respect the privacy of our residents and staff in all matters and can therefore make no further comment at this stage."

A joint statement from Powys Teaching Health Board and Powys Council read: "The Rhallt Care Home in Welshpool has informed us that sadly some of their residents have died. Our immediate thoughts are with the families who have lost a loved one.

"Powys County Council and Powys Teaching Health Board are working closely with The Rhallt to ensure that residents and staff are supported at this difficult time.

"We ask everyone to respect the dignity and confidentiality of all concerned."