Thirty one coronavirus deaths reported at Peterborough City Hospital in space of a week

Last Thursday (February 4) Caroline Walker, Chief Executive, for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, said there had been 399 deaths recorded at the Peterborough hospital since the start of the pandemic.

Last night, a week later, she said: “I can confirm that sadly, 619 patients being cared for in our Trust have passed away since we began reporting Covid-19-related deaths. There have been 189 at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and 430 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 193 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 patients being admitted to hospitals run by the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is falling. The latest data shows the seven day average now stands at 22.6- the lowest figure since January 9.

The number of patients in hospital is starting to drop, but is still at one of the highest levels since the start of the pandemic. The number of patients needing ventilation is also starting to fall, but is at a high level.

This week Dr Katherine Mortimore, Consultant in Critical Care and Emergency Medicine who has been working in the critical care unit at Peterborough City Hospital, spoke of the pressures facing front line workers at the hospital.

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