COVID-19: Woman dies at Salisbury District Hospital
Our thoughts are with her family and friends
Last updated 31st Dec 2021
Another person has died after testing positive for Covid-19 at Salisbury District Hospital.
A spokesperson for the Hospital has said:
"We are sorry to report that on Thursday 30th December a woman in her 70s passed away due to COVID-19 infection. Our thoughts are with her friends and family at this difficult time."
This brings the total that have died at Salisbury District Hospital to 233.
There are currently 15 COVID-19 positive patients being treated at the hospital.
In a statement on New Year's Eve Salisbury District Hospital said:
"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: VACCINE AND BOOSTER JABS
Eighty percent of eligible people have received their booster jabs in the South West.
NHS chiefs have announced that 80 percent of eligible people living in the South West have received their booster jabs and that 12 million vaccinations have been given in the region since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout began in December 2020.
The milestones have been reached as NHS staff and volunteers continue to deliver life-saving booster jabs over the New Year weekend to ensure people can get provide maximum protection against Omicron.
Vaccinators and those supporting them will be working to ensure that the NHS Covid vaccination programme, the biggest and most successful in health service history, does not stop for the holiday weekend.
Vaccination sites from pharmacies to large vaccination centres across the region will be open over the New Year weekend, including at Salisbury City Hall and in a unit at Salisbury's Bourne Retail park.
Dr Michael Marsh South West Medical Director NHS England and NHS Improvement urged anyone who is due a booster, first or second dose to take advantage of the New Year roll out:
“Why not start the New Year with a resolution to keep healthy and get a life- saving booster jab. It’s the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against Omicron. Also if you haven’t had your first or second dose yet, please come forward as it’s not too late and we would be pleased to see you.”