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The deaths was revealed today, with the number of confirmed cases of the virus in Peterborough rising to nine.

The number has increased by six over the past two days.

Caroline Walker, chief executive for the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, said: “I can confirm that sadly four patients being cared for in our trust have passed away. One at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and three at Peterborough City Hospital. All patients were over the age of 70 and had pre-existing health conditions. They had all tested positive for Covid-19.

“Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patient’s family and loved ones at this difficult time."

No further information is being given at this time, including when the four people passed away.

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The number of deaths in the UK is currently at 422.

The total figure for positive tests in Cambridgeshire has now reached 41, while there have been 43 in Northamptonshire and 31 in Lincolnshire.

News of the deaths comes as people in Peterborough continue to ignore orders from the Government to avoid being within two metres of someone else and to not gather in groups of more than two.

In an interview with the Peterborough Telegraph, the director of public health at Peterborough City Council and Cambridgeshire County Council Dr Liz Robin warned that failure to carry out social distancing and to remain at home where possible could spark a rise in people being affected which would overwhelm the NHS in Peterborough.

Three coronavirus deaths confirmed at Peterborough City Hospital - fourth death at Hinchingbrooke