Peterborough City Hospital have confirmed a fourth patient with coronavirus has died

A fourth person with coronavirus has died at Peterborough City Hospital, North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust has confirmed.

Caroline Walker, Chief Executive, for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, said: “I can confirm that sadly, ten patients being cared for in our Trust have passed away. Six at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and four 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 patients’ families and loved ones at this difficult time.”

Today NHS England confirmed that across England a further 561 people, who tested positive for the Coronavirus (Covid-19) have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 2,698.

The 561 patients were aged between 22 and 100 years old. 44 of the 561 patients (aged between 25 and 100 years old) had no known underlying health condition.

Their families have been informed.

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