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Five coronavirus-related deaths have been reported in Devon and Cornwall hospitals this weekend, the NHS confirmed.
They bring the total number of deaths in Devon and Cornwall hospitals since the pandemic started at 493.
Four of the five deaths that were announced on Saturday and Sunday (December 19 and 20) were recorded on December 17, while one was recorded on December 18, according to data released by the NHS.
Two of the deaths occurred at Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust hospitals, while one death in each was recorded at Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust, Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust, and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
In a statement, an NHS spokesperson said: “Another 266 people who tested positive for the coronavirus (Covid-19) have died, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths reported in hospitals in England to 46,388.
“The patients were between 42 and 101 years old. All but seven (ages 53 to 90) had known underlying health problems.
“The date of death is from November 8 to December 19, 2020 and most are December 17 or later.
“Their families have been informed.”
Deaths reported on December 19: 4 deaths
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust: 1 (Dec 17)
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust: 1 (December 18)
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust: 1 (December 17)
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust 1 (December 17)
Deaths reported on December 20: 1 death
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust: 1 (Dec 17)
Total since the pandemic began: 493
Plymouth NHS Trust University Hospitals: 134
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust: 128
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust: 75
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust: 75
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust: 52
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust: 26
Livewell South West- Mount Gould Hospital: 2
Livewell South West- Tavistock Hospital: 1
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