Peterborough City Hospital records 300th COVID death

The tragic milestone was reached yesterday.

Caroline Walker, Chief Executive, for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, said: “I can confirm that sadly, 427 patients being cared for in our Trust have passed away since we began reporting Covid-19-related deaths. There have been 127 at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and 300 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 198 patients with Coronavirus in our hospitals.

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

So far around 6,000 people have been given the Pfizer vaccine at the hospital, but the Oxford vaccine is still not available in Peterborough. There is no information on when it will arrive.

Dr Kanchan Rege, Chief Medical Officer/Deputy Chief Executive Officer said, “It has been an extremely busy month in our vaccination clinic and I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone in the vaccination team for the fantastic work they are doing. It has been extremely heart-warming to see those in the over 80 priority group and members of Team North West Anglia come to receive their vaccine. The clinic is a vibrant and positive area, highlighting the hope we all have that this vaccine will help us get out of this pandemic.

“Please may I just say however, that despite the hope given by this vaccine, we must continue to observe social distancing, wearing face masks and washing our hands to ensure we protect ourselves and those around us.”