Patient dies from Covid-19 at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth as total deaths increases to 231
and live on Freeview channel 276
There have now been a total of 231 coronavirus related deaths at the hospital, after the death on September 15.
Prior to that there was one death on August 31 and before then there was one on June 2.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdThe hospital is currently caring for 14 patients with Covid-19.
Speaking at a health overview and scrutiny panel (Hosp) meeting today (Sep 17) Penny Emerit, the deputy chief executive officer of the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, said: 'Currently we are caring for 14 patients with a positive diagnosis of Covid-19.
'We have also sadly reported two deaths in the last fortnight.'
It comes as 21 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight over the last 24 hours, with three in Portsmouth alone.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdThe first death linked to Covid-19 at QA Hospital was recorded on March 13.
A message from the Editor, Mark Waldron
Thank you for reading this story. The dramatic events of 2020 are having a major impact on our advertisers and thus our revenues.
The News is more reliant than ever on you taking out a digital subscription to support our journalism. You can subscribe here for unlimited access to Portsmouth news and information online.
Every subscription helps us continue providing trusted, local journalism and campaign on your behalf for our city.
Comment Guidelines
National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.