Further coronavirus death reported at Peterborough City Hospital

Today, North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust said there had been two further deaths recorded at their hospitals, one at Peterborough City Hospital and one at Hinchingbrooke.

Caroline Walker, Chief Executive, for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, said: “I can confirm that sadly, 240 patients being cared for in our Trust have passed away since we began reporting Covid-19-related deaths. There have been 96 at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and 144 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 469 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.”