More COVID-19 deaths confirmed at Peterborough City Hospital
The trust which runs Peterborough City Hospital has confirmed more COVID-19 patients have now died of the disease.
Caroline Walker, Chief Executive, for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, said: “I can confirm that sadly, 218 patients being cared for in our Trust have passed away since we began reporting Covid-19-related deaths. There have been 84 at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and 134 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 456 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.”