Media Release

COVID-19 statement from The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn CEO Caroline Shaw said: “The deaths of six patients, who had tested positive for COVID-19 have today been confirmed – four women and two men aged between 54 and 92. Our condolences and thoughts are with their families and loved ones.”

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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