Coronavirus (Saturday): Two more patients die in Lincolnshire hospitals - bringing total to 21

Figures released today show that two more people have died in United Lincolnshire Health Trust (ULHT) hospitals.

A spokesperson for ULHT said: “Sadly we can confirm that two further patients who were being cared for in our hospitals, and had tested positive for COVID-19, have died. This brings the total number of deaths in ULHT hospitals to 21.

“The patients were one woman aged 91, and one man aged 75. Both had underlying health conditions.

“Their families have been informed and our thoughts and condolences are with them at this difficult and distressing time.”

Meanwhile, across the UK, another 708 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus, taking the national total up to 4,313.

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