Four patients being treated for coronavirus at Chesterfield Royal Hospital

The news comes a week after the hospital announced it was ‘coronavirus-free’ for the first time since March.

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A spokesperson for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust told the Derbyshire Times on Tuesday morning: “We were delighted to have a handful of days where we were ‘Covid-19 free’.

“Sadly we now have four patients in hospital who have confirmed swabs for coronavirus – or are being treated as clinically positive for the virus because of their symptoms.”

The spokesperson added: “As we start planning for winter, we are urging everyone to support the hospital by helping to prevent cases of infection and their spread.

“Protect others by having your flu jab, wear a face covering in the hospital and while out shopping, wash hands frequently with water and soap for at least 20-seconds – and use sanitiser when water isn’t available.

“Social distancing is still vital, especially in clinical environments, and if you have symptoms that could be Covid-19, flu or diarrhoea and sickness please don’t come to our hospital or GP surgeries – seek advice about self-isolating, testing and self-care either online or through NHS 111.”

The trust has seen a total of 138 Covid-19-related deaths

Meanwhile, 297 patients have been discharged from the Royal after being treated for the virus.

According to the latest Government statistics, a total of 4,729 people have tested positive for coronavirus across Derbyshire – 3,413 in Derbyshire county and 1,316 in Derby city.

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