Peterborough hospital trust records 200th COVID-19 death
The trust which runs Peterborough City Hospital has confirmed the 200th patient with COVID-19 has died.
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust said 200 people with the disease had now died across Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke Hospitals.
Caroline Walker, Chief Executive, for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, said: “I can confirm that sadly, 200 patients being cared for in our Trust have passed away since we began reporting Covid-19-related deaths. There have been 78 at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and 122 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 387 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.”
Government figures show there have been 406 positive tests for COVID-19 in Peterborough.