Latest data shows no new coronavirus deaths recorded at King's Lynn hospital for over a week

No new coronavirus deaths have been recorded at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the last week, according to the latest data from NHS England.

The figures, published yesterday, show the total number of deaths related to Covid-19 at the QEH has remained at 145 since the latest fatalities were announced on Thursday.

The data shows that the most recent death was recorded at the hospital on Saturday, May 30.

While the figures currently show no deaths for the week starting June 1, the data from June 3 to June 7 could still change in the coming days.

On Thursday, chief executive Caroline Shaw said: “The deaths of two of our patients, who had tested positive for Covid-19, have been confirmed today – a man in his 80s and a man in his 70s. Our thoughts and condolences are with their families at this difficult time.”

This took the total number of coronavirus deaths at the QEH to 145.

Yesterday the hospital confirmed it had discharged a total of 272 patients who had previously tested positive for the virus.

They said: “Thank you to staff across #TeamQEH for the exceptional care they are providing and of course the incredible continued support we are receiving from our community.”