Further coronavirus death confirmed at Peterborough City Hospital

Caroline Walker Chief Executive, for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, said there had now been 230 deaths at hospitals run by the trust - up from 229 on Sunday.

She said: “I can confirm that sadly, 230 patients being cared for in our Trust have passed away since we began reporting Covid-19-related deaths. There have been 94 at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and 136 at Peterborough City Hospital. All patients were aged 30 to 98 years old and had pre-existing health conditions. They had all tested positive for Covid-19.

“In the same period we have also successfully discharged 465 patients from our hospitals who were treated for Covid-19 and who are now recovering.

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

In the past week there have been just 12 positive tests for coronavirus in the city.