Hospital confirms first coronavirus death in Swindon

Swindon has seen its first coronavirus-related death — a man in his 80s.

A spokesperson for the Great Western Hospital said:“Sadly, we can confirm that a man who was being cared for at Great Western Hospital, and had tested positive for COVID-19, has died.

“The patient, who died on 19 March, was in his 80s, had underlying health conditions.

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“His family has been informed and our thoughts and condolences are with them at this difficult and distressing time.”

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