Confirmed and recovered cases of Covid-19 in Doncaster

Confirmed and recovered cases of Covid-19 in Doncaster

There have now been 95 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 5 deaths within Doncaster and Bassetlaw trust hospitals, 7 patients have recovered.

They have been discharged from Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw Hospital, following successful treatment of their symptoms, and having returned negative test results.

A statement issued by the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals trust said:

“Since the outbreak of coronavirus, health professionals at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals have been hard at work making preparations to ensure the Trust is in the best position possible to care for the anticipated increase in Covid-19 patients who require care.

These preparations have included standing down non-urgent and elective activity, redeploying staff and providing necessary training to enable staff to work in areas which are going to be extremely busy and under pressure, and physically moving some wards to better accommodate the treatment of Covid-19 patients.”

Richard Parker, Chief Executive at the trust, added:

“We are very pleased to have been able to safely discharged seven patients who were treated for coronavirus and we wish them the very best in their continued recovery.

We are imploring the people of Doncaster and Worksop to adhere to the social distancing and isolation rules outlined by the Prime Minister to limit the spread of coronavirus and flatten the curve of infection, so that our hospitals can provide the appropriate care for all of the patients will be in need of our care.

However, It is important to note that if you need emergency care and treatment our services remain open and are safe to attend.

Finally, I want to thank my colleagues within the Trust. They are doing an outstanding job in these extraordinary times. Please do all you can to support them – stay at home, protect the NHS and help us beat Covid-19.”