COVID-19: Two deaths at Salisbury District Hospital
Our thoughts are with their family and friends
Salisbury District Hospital have confirmed that a further two patients have passed away there, having tested positive for Covid-19.
This means the total number of fatalities is at 227 since the pandemic began.
A spokesperson for Salisbury District Hospital said:
"Sadly, we can confirm that a further two patients who had been cared for at Salisbury District Hospital and had tested positive for COVID-19 have sadly died. 227 patients in total have now passed away within 28 days of a positive COVID-19 test.
One woman in her nineties died on Saturday 23rd October. Another woman in her eighties died on Sunday 24th October. Both patients had underlying health conditions. Our thoughts and condolences are with the patients’ family and loved ones at this very difficult and distressing time.
We currently have 19 in-patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 being cared for 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.”
LATEST CASES
In the seven days to 16th October, there have been 4,634 positive cases in Wiltshire.
That's a increase of 1,980 on the previous week.
This means the county's rolling rate per 100,000 population is at 919.3.
The national average is 482.9.