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COVID-19 death toll rises at Salisbury District Hospital

Sadness as more patients die amid significant increase in positive test for the virus

They say it's due to a number of operational issues
Author: Mike DraperPublished 29th Dec 2020
Last updated 29th Dec 2020

Salisbury District Hospital has confirmed today (Tues 29 Dec 2020) that a further 4 patients, who had been cared for at SDH over the Christmas period, have died.

73 patients in total have now passed away after testing positive for Covid-19.

All patients had underlying health conditions and their ages ranged from in their 70s to in their 90s.

In a statement, the hospital has said:

"Our thoughts and condolences are with all the families and loved ones at this very difficult and distressing time."

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The sad news comes as visiting is suspended at Salisbury District Hospital due to a rapid increase in positive cases of coronavirus.

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