Chesterfield Royal Hospital 'enters second phase in coronavirus response'

A total of 95 patients have now died at the Royal after testing positive for the novel coronavirus.

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According to the hospital’s latest statistics, 203 Covid-19 patients have been discharged between March 21 and May 3.

Angie Smithson, the Royal’s chief executive, said attentions were now turning to restoring ‘much-needed services’.

In a statement issued on the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday, she said: “On a day when we have spent time remembering those who have lost their lives in conflict, our thoughts are also with families across the country who have lost loved ones during the pandemic.

“While we remain in a level four national incident, we have entered the second phase in our response to Covid-19.

“Over the next few weeks we will be working as a health and social care system to restore much-needed services, with all partners across Derbyshire collaborating to make sure we provide our patients and communities with the best possible care in safe and accessible ways.

“The welfare of our staff is also a key priority.

“The last few months have been hard work and have had a real impact on all staff groups.

“Our board of directors is committed to making sure their health and well-being is supported through the outbreak and beyond.”

On Sunday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will address the nation with his ‘roadmap’ to get the UK out of lockdown measures.

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