First Coronavirus Death In Leicestershire

A man in his 80s has died from Coronavirus at Leicester Royal Infirmary.

He is one of ten more people to have died from Covid-19 in the UK, taking the death toll to 21.

The UK’s chief medical officer, Prof Chris Whitty, said all of the latest to die were patients in “at-risk” groups.

NHS England issued statements on behalf of nine hospital trusts regarding the 10 new patients who have died and had tested positive for Covid-19.

A University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust spokesperson said: “Sadly, we can confirm that a man who was being cared for at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, and had tested positive for COVID-19, has died.

“The patient, was in his 80s. It was later confirmed he had tested positive for COVID-19.

“His family has been informed and our thoughts and condolences are with them at this difficult and distressing time.

“The Trust is continuing to follow all of the appropriate infection control guidance to provide safe and effective care to our patients. Patients with appointments should still attend as normal unless they have a new and continuous cough or a temperature.”