Media Release

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

Communications Teamby

Caroline Shaw, Chief Executive of The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn, today said: “I can confirm that three patients have died after testing positive for COVID-19 – three women, aged between 75 and 98. On behalf of the Trust, I would like to offer my condolences to their relatives 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 family, and the interests of staff at the hospital to avoid any disruption to operational services.