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Second coronavirus death in Worcestershire confirmed

Harry Leach 24th Mar, 2020 Updated: 24th Mar, 2020   0

A PATIENT at Worcestershire Royal Hospital has died from coronavirus.

It is the second COVID-19 death in Worcestershire after a patient died at the Alexandra Hospital yesterday.

Matthew Hopkins, chief executive of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “We can confirm that sadly a patient in his eighties, who had underlying health conditions, has passed away at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. He had tested positive for COVID-19.

“Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patient’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.”