49-year-old dies at Chesterfield Royal Hospital after testing positive for coronavirus

A total of 23 people have now died at the Royal after testing positive for Covid-19.

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Royal chief executive Angie Smithson said: “This is another incredibly sad day for five families within our North Derbyshire communities – and on behalf of everyone here I’d like to take this opportunity to pass on our sincere condolences.

“Sadly, we have to announce that a further five people – who tested positive for Covid-19 – have passed away at Chesterfield Royal. They were aged between 49 and 86 and had a range of underlying health conditions.

“Our thoughts are with their relatives, friends and loved ones. We’re also thinking of our staff – working so hard in these challenging circumstances to care for patients and support families. It’s an equally difficult time for them and we are so proud of each one of them.”

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