Coronavirus: 25,000 tests a day carried out by Peterborough health trust as city celebrity thanks staff for hard work

The trust, which runs Peterborough City, Hinchingbrooke and Stamford and Rutland hospitals, made the announcement on Twitter.

A testing site is also currently operational at the East of England Arena and Events Centre where hundreds of people are getting tested every day.

One person who has shared their admiration for the staff working at the trust is city resident and Skins star Luke Pasqualino who sent a personal video message.

The actor said: “This is a message to say how much your hard work is appreciated. These are very testing times for all of us. Being a Peterborough boy living locally I know that some of you may have cared for my family members, maybe even myself at times.

“Thank you very much for all your hard work. Know that we’re thinking of you and we send you lots of love.”