Nick Hulme, Chief Executive for East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, said:
“We can confirm that one patient in their 70s who had underlying health conditions, has sadly passed away at Colchester Hospital. The patient had tested positive for COVID-19. One patient in their 70s has sadly passed away at Colchester Hospital who had underlying health conditions and has COVID-19 listed on their death certificate.
“Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patients’ families and loved ones at this difficult time.”
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