Statements

Covid-19 Statement from The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn, 31 March 2020

Caroline Shaw Chief Executive for QEH, said: “We can confirm that sadly, two male patients, one in his 80s and one in his 90s, and a female patient in her 70s passed away at QEH between Friday 27 March and Monday 30 March. They had tested positive for COVID-19. Our thoughts and condolences are with the families and loved ones at this time.”

Ends 

  • The QEH, DHSC, NHS England and NHS Improvement will not be giving out any further information on these patients.
  • The media are asked to respect the wishes of the families, and the interests of staff at the hospital to avoid any disruption to operational services.