Three more Covid-19 deaths in Chesterfield

A further three people have died from Covid-19 in Chesterfield, latest figures have shown.
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Most recent data released this afternoon (January 5) from NHS England revealed that the patients died from the deadly virus while being treated in Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

This brings Chesterfield's coronavirus death toll to 228.

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Chesterfield Royal Hospital

On Tuesday afternoon, it has been reported that staff were looking after 110 Covid-19 patients – 15 of whom require critical care.

Across the country, 582 more people who tested positive for the deadly virus have died in hospital in England, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths reported in hospitals to 52,395.

NHS England said the patients were aged between 29 and 103.

All except 25, aged between 56 and 101, had known underlying health conditions.

The deaths were between November 5 and January 4, with the majority being on or after January 1.

There were 20 other deaths reported with no positive Covid-19 test result.

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