Number of COVID deaths at Peterborough City Hospital approaches 400

The latest data from North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust has revealed the hospital is approaching the tragic milestone.Caroline Walker, Chief Executive, for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, said: “I can confirm that sadly, 563 patients being cared for in our Trust have passed away since we began reporting Covid-19-related deaths. There have been 172 at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and 391 at Peterborough City Hospital. All patients were aged 30 to 98 years old and the majority of those had pre-existing health conditions. We are currently caring for 290 patients with Coronavirus in our hospitals.

"Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patients' families and loved ones at this difficult time."

Government data shows the number of COVID patients in hospitals run by the North West ANglia NHS Foundation Trust (Peterborough city, Hinchingbrooke and Stamford and Rutland hospitals) is still rising.The data shows the seven day average for patients in the hospitals on January 23 (the latest data available) was 274.4 - the highest number recorded so far in the pandemic.

The seven day average for the number of patients on mechanical ventilation - 22.1 - is also the highest number since the pandemic began.

After several days of falls, the number of coronavirus cases in Peterborough has also shown a small rise.The seven day average up to January 24 stand at 138. On January 22 it stood at 132.6