James Paget Hospital records first Covid-related death in over a month

A man in his 40s has sadly passed away.

Author: Abi SimpsonPublished 20th Jul 2021

The James Paget Hospital has confirmed a man has died after testing positive for Covid-19.

The hospital announced on Monday 19th July that a man in his 40s, who had underlying health conditions, had passed away following a positive test for coronavirus.

It's the first Covid-related death confirmed by the hospital since the 4th June.

The hospital says the man's family has been told, adding that their thoughts and condolences are with them at this time.

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