Coronavirus death toll at Chesterfield Royal Hospital remains static

According to figures from Public Health England today (Friday July 3), the total number of coronavirus deaths at the hospital remains at 130.

Nationally, a further 38 people who tested positive for the Coronavirus (Covid-19) have died, bringing the total number of confirmed hospital deaths in England to 28,832.

Patients were aged between 33 and 96 years old, with two having no underlying health conditions.

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