Two patients, one male aged 81and one female aged 90, who had tested positive for Covid-19 have died. Both patients had underlying health conditions.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trusts runs community hospitals across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust said: “We have shared our deep condolences with the families and our thoughts remain with them and the many other families who have lost loved ones over the last year.”

Background

  • The Trust will not be giving out any further information about the patients.
  • The media are asked to respect the wishes of the families and the interests of staff to avoid any disruption to operational services.