A man in his 80s has become the second person in the UK to die after testing positive for coronavirus.
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust said the man, who had underlying health conditions, tested positive for coronavirus shortly before his death on March 5.
In a statement, the trust said: “His family has been informed and our thoughts and condolences are with them at what is undoubtedly a difficult and distressing time.
“The hospital continues to work with Public Health England to isolate any patients or staff who had contact with the patient.
“All services and appointments at the hospital are running normally. The trust is following established guidelines to minimise the risk of the virus spreading.
“We will not be commenting further and ask that the family’s privacy is respected.”
The Department of Health said that, as of 9am this morning, 20,338 people had been tested in the UK, of which 20,175 were confirmed negative and 163 were confirmed as positive.
Today, Dinas Powys Medical Centre was shut for a time and deep cleaned after a patient arrived with suspected coronavirus symptoms.
And it has been reported that Wales is to get its first drive-thru coronavirus testing facility.
