Three more hospital patients have died after testing positive for coronavirus.

It brings the total death toll since the pandemic began to 149.

A spokesperson from Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust said: "As of 08.15am today there are 139 in patients who have tested positive for COVID-19.

"Sadly, we can confirm that another three patients who had been cared for at Salisbury District Hospital and had tested positive for COVID-19 have died. 

"Two men in their 60s and one man in his 80s died on 24th January 2021.

"All patients had underlying health conditions.

"Our thoughts and condolences are with all the patients’ families and loved ones at this very difficult and distressing time.

"The total number of patients that have died at Salisbury District Hospital after receiving a COVID-19 positive test result is now 149."

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