Another patient dies with Covid-19 at Salisbury District Hospital
It takes the total of 254 since the pandemic began
Last updated 3rd Mar 2022
Salisbury District Hospital has confirmed that another patient has died there, having tested positive for Covid-19.
A man in his 70s passed away yesterday (Wednesday 2nd March) - he had underlying health conditions.
In a statement, the Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust 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 yesterday, 2nd March. The patient was in his 70s and had underlying health conditions. 254 patients in total have now passed away.
"Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and loved ones at this very difficult and distressing time.
"We are still experiencing a high number of COVID-19 positive patients - there are currently 34 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. Although the government has lifted restrictions, the hospital’s COVID-19 measures remain in place until further notice.
"We remind visitors to the hospital that they must wear a face mask when in the hospital and have a negative lateral flow test before entering the buildings. They should not visit if they have any symptoms of COVID-19. In addition, with the current levels of COVID-19 still in our community, people should take up the invitation for a COVID-19 vaccine when offered. It is never too late to get a first vaccine.”
LATEST CASE NUMBERS
In the seven days to 26th February, there have been 1,927 positive cases in Wiltshire.
That's a decrease of 1,162 on the previous week.
This means the county's rolling rate per 100,000 population is at 382.3
The national average is 356.8.