Coronavirus: Over 100 patients have died at Peterborough City Hospital, but dozens more discharged after recovering

The North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust said 111 patients have died at the hospital in Bretton, as well as 63 at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

All patients were aged between 30 and 98 and said to have underlying health conditions.

However, in more positive news, 353 patients have been discharged after recovering from the virus. That is 43 more than at this stage last week.

The total of 174 deaths of coronavirus patients across the trust is five more than the current number shown by NHS England which releases its latest figures today.

Trust chief executive Caroline Walker said: “I can confirm that, sadly, 174 patients being cared for in our trust have passed away since we began reporting Covid-19-related deaths.

“There have been 63 at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and 111 at Peterborough City Hospital. All patients were aged 30 to 98 years old and had pre-existing health conditions. They had all tested positive for Covid-19.

“In the same period we have also successfully discharged 353 patients from our hospitals who were treated for Covid-19 and who are now recovering.

“Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patient’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.”