COVID-19: Patient dies at Salisbury District Hospital
Our thoughts are with their families and friends
Salisbury District Hospital have confirmed that one patient has passed away there, having tested positive for Covid-19.
This means the total number of fatalities is at 232 since the pandemic began.
A spokesperson for Salisbury District Hospital said:
“We are sorry to report that on Thursday 23rd December a man in his 70s passed away due to COVID-19 infection.
Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time.
This brings the total that have died at Salisbury District Hospital to 232.
There are currently 14 COVID-19 positive patients being treated at the hospital.
We would ask the public to remain cautious and to take appropriate precautions to avoid transmission, such as mask wearing in crowded places and good hand hygiene. In addition, people should take up the invitation for a COVID-19 vaccine when offered. It is never too late to get a first vaccine. COVID-19 booster vaccinations are also available for those who are eligible.”
LATEST CASES
In the seven days to 24th December, there have been 4,520 positive cases in Wiltshire.
That's an increase of 1,229 on the previous week.
This means the county's rolling rate per 100,000 population is at 896.7.
The national average is 1,258.1.