Another patient has died after testing positive for Covid-19 at Salisbury District Hospital.

It brings the total number of fatalities due to coronavirus since the pandemic began to 159.

A spokesperson from Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust said: "As of 08.15am today there are 127 in patients who have tested positive for COVID-19.

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

"A man in his 80s, with underlying health conditions, died on 25th January 2021.

"Our thoughts and condolences are with the patient’s family 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 159."

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