Statements

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

Caroline Shaw, Chief Executive for The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn, said: “The death of one of our patients who had tested positive for COVID-19, was confirmed on Saturday –  a man in his 40s. Our thoughts and condolences are with their family at this difficult time.”

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The Trust, Department of Health and Social Care, 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.