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Isle Of Wight Records Four Further Coronavirus-Related Deaths

The number of Islanders who have died with coronavirus has risen to 19, according to NHS England. That figure had stood at 15 as of yesterday (Thursday), as Isle of Wight Radio previously reported.

Alistair Flowerdew, Medical Director at Isle of Wight NHS Trust, said:

“Sadly, we can confirm that a further four people being cared for at St Mary’s Hospital who had tested positive for coronavirus have died.

“The two men and two women were aged between 71 and 91 and all had underlying health conditions.

“Their families have been informed and our thoughts and deepest condolences are with them all at this difficult and distressing time.”

The number of coronavirus cases at St Mary's Hospital now stands at 76. 21 people have recovered from the illness here, according to the Isle of Wight NHS Trust.

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