Peterborough hospital trust announce further COVID-19 deaths

The tragic total now stands at 115 deaths at the hospital since March 24.

There have also been three further deaths at Hingchingbrooke, bringing the total to 70 - and 185 in hospitals run by North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

However, more than 370 patients have been discharged from the hospitals after making a recovery.

Caroline Walker, Chief Executive, for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, said: “I can confirm that sadly, 185 patients being cared for in our Trust have passed away since we began reporting Covid-19-related deaths. There have been 70 at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and 115 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 372 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.”

Government figures show there have been a total of 384 positive tests for COVID-19 in Peterborough