Number of Positive COVID-19 tests in Peterborough falls again

Data from Public Health England show there have now been 449 positive tests (as of 4.30pm on Monday, June 15) given in Peterborough since the crisis began.

At the same point last week there had been 439, meaning in the last seven days there have been 10 positive tests.

The previous week (May 25-June 1) saw 31 positive tests in the city.

While the increase has been now officially recorded at ten, last Tuesday Public Health England reported there had been 60 positive tests in the city in a day - although this has now been adjusted, after the false spike was caused by an error.

NHS England have said there have been 227 COVID related deaths at hospitals run by the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust - which includes Peterborough City Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Stamford and Rutland Hospital.

However Caroline Walker, Chief Executive, for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, said: “I can confirm that sadly, 234 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 140 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.”