Six more coronavirus related deaths at Peterborough City Hospital since Monday

Six more coronavirus related deaths have occurred since Monday at Peterborough City Hospital, it has been announced.
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The figure now stands at 239 since the pandemic started.

The number of patients being cared for at hospitals run by the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust -which includes Peterborough City Hospital - has risen from 119 on Monday to 147.

Caroline Walker, Chief Executive, for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, said: “I can confirm that sadly, 352 patients being cared for in our Trust have passed away since we began reporting Covid-19-related deaths. There have been 113 at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and 239 at Peterborough City Hospital. All patients were aged 30 to 98 years old and had pre-existing health conditions. We are currently caring for 147 patients in our hospitals.

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