COVID-19: One death recorded at Salisbury District Hospital
Our thoughts are with their family and friends
Last updated 20th Sep 2021
Salisbury District Hospital have confirmed that a further patient has passed away there, having tested positive for Covid-19.
This means the total number of fatalities is at 220 since the pandemic began.
A spokesperson for Salisbury District Hospital said:
“Sadly, we can confirm that a patient who had been cared for at Salisbury District Hospital and had tested positive for COVID-19 died on Saturday 18th September. The patient was in her 50s and had underlying health conditions.
220 patients in total have now passed away.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the patient’s family and loved ones at this very difficult and distressing time.
There are currently 9 COVID-19 positive patients being treated at the hospital.
We would urge everyone to continue to take precautions to minimise the spread of the virus"
LATEST CASES
In the seven days to 14th September, there have been 1,010 positive cases in Wiltshire.
That's a decrease of 807 on the previous week.
This means the county's rolling rate per 100,000 population is at 200.4.
The national average is 265.