The trust is now reporting the total number of deaths on its coronavirus (COVID-19) information page. More information is also available on NHS England’s website.
5 April 2020
Statement on behalf of East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Nick Carver, Chief Executive for East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, said:
“We can confirm that sadly two patients aged in their 70s and 80s, both who had underlying health conditions, have passed away at Lister Hospital. They had tested positive for COVID-19.
“Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patients’ family and loved ones at this difficult time.”
4 April 2020
Statement on behalf of East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Nick Carver, Chief Executive for East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, said:
“We can confirm that sadly five patients aged between 52 and 85, who all had underlying health conditions, have passed away at Lister Hospital. They had tested positive for COVID-19.
“Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patients’ family and loved ones at this difficult time.”
03 April 2020
Statement from East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Nick Carver, Chief Executive for East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, said:
“We can confirm that sadly eight patients aged between 58 and 92, all who had underlying health conditions, have passed away at Lister Hospital. They all had tested positive for COVID-19.
“Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patients’ family and loved ones at this difficult time.”
- Please note two of the deaths announced today are historical, but have not been released until now to ensure accurate reporting.
02 April 2020
Statement on behalf of East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Nick Carver, Chief Executive for East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, said:
“We can confirm that sadly four patients who were aged between 76 and 89 have passed away at Lister Hospital. Three of the four patients had underlying health conditions, and all had tested positive for COVID-19.
“Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patients’ family and loved ones at this difficult time.”
01 April 2020
Statement on behalf of East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Nick Carver, Chief Executive for East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, said:
“We can confirm that sadly three patients who were in their 70s, 80s and 90s, all who had underlying health conditions, have passed away at Lister Hospital. They had tested positive for COVID-19.
“Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patients’ family and loved ones at this difficult time.”
31 March 2020
Statement on behalf of East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Nick Carver, Chief Executive for East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, said:
“We can confirm that five patients, aged between 68 and 88, all who had underlying health conditions, have sadly passed away at Lister Hospital. They had tested positive for COVID-19.
“Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patients’ family and loved ones at this difficult time.”
28 March 2020
Statement on behalf of East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Nick Carver, Chief Executive for East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, said:
“We can confirm that a patient in their 80s, who had an underlying health condition, has sadly died at Lister Hospital. They had tested positive for COVID-19.
“Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patient’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.”
26 March 2020
Statement on behalf of East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Nick Carver, Chief Executive for East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, said:
“Sadly today we can confirm that three patients have passed away at Lister Hospital. They had tested positive for COVID-19.
“All three patients had underlying health conditions, and were in their 70s, 80s and 90s.
“Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patients’ families and loved ones at this difficult time.”
21 March 2020
Statement on behalf of East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Nick Carver, Chief Executive for East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, said:
“We can confirm that sadly a patient in their 70s, who had an underlying health condition, has passed away at Lister Hospital. They had tested positive for COVID-19.
“Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patient’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.”
- The trust, DHSC, NHS England and NHS Improvement will not be giving out any further information on these patients.
- The media are asked to respect the wishes of the families, and the interests of staff at the hospital to avoid any disruption to operational services.
