No confirmed Covid-19 related deaths at Northampton General Hospital yesterday, according to latest report

NGH chief operating officer urges people to stay alert and follow guidance to reduce spread of virus
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There were no confirmed Covid-19 deaths at Northampton General Hospital yesterday, according to the latest figures.

Official statistics released today, Saturday, said there were no recorded deaths of patients who had contracted the virus on Friday, May 29. The figures were collated as of 5pm yesterday.

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The news comes after it was revealed yesterday there were ten deaths over a four-day period between May 25 and May 28. The most recent figures are always subject to confirmation and can change. The total number of deaths of patients with a confirmed case of Covid-19 is now being reported as 238 at NGH.

The hospital's chief operating officer and deputy chief executive said earlier this week that the county's death-rate had not been slowing as fast as in major cities such as London and Birmingham — and three days before the further easing of the lockdown.

Deborah Needham said: "Thankfully we have seen many patients recover from the illness, but we have all seen first-hand how serious Covid-19 is.

"Therefore it is incredibly important that those who have been asked to shield or those who are more vulnerable continue to follow the guidance.

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"We have remained grateful for the cooperation of our community throughout this pandemic, however we need support in staying vigilant and continuing to follow the national guidance closely.

"For those starting to go back to work and for those meeting one family member or friend from a social distance, it’s vital we remember to adhere to social distancing guidelines and good hand hygiene.

"We know that by doing these two things we can reduce the spread of the virus and protect our community.

"By following the guidance and not becoming complacent, we will all make a huge difference in keeping our community safe and controlling the spread of the virus."