Thirteen more coronavirus deaths recorded at Peterborough City Hospital as 22 patients remain on ventilators

On Friday there had been 343 deaths at the Peterborough hospital related to the virus.

However yesterday Caroline Walker, Chief Executive, for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, said: “I can confirm that sadly, 518 patients being cared for in our Trust have passed away since we began reporting Covid-19-related deaths. There have been 162 at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and 356 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 285 patients with Coronavirus in our hospitals.

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

Government statistics show that 22 people are on ventilators at hospitals run by North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.Government data also shows there have been 1,014 positive tests in the city in the past seven days - 109 fewer than the previous week.

A new mass vaccination centre is opening on Thorpe Road in Peterborough today.