Hospital discharges more Covid-19 victims
By Derek Davis
15th May 2020 | Local News
NHS staff have saved the lives of 48 patients, including two young brothers, who had developed Covid-19 symptoms.
East Suffolk North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, which operate Ipswich and Colchester hospitals that serve the peninsula, discharged the 48 coronavirus victims after successfully treating them.
A spokesman said: "These patients are home thanks to the care and dedication of all ESNEFT colleagues."
The two young brothers aged 14 and 11, were both initially taken Ipswich hospital after developing Covid-19 symptoms and later transferred to specialist units whey they won their battle with the virus.
ESNEFT NHS staff have now saved the lives of more than 350 coronavirus victims since March.
Sadly, the Trust has also confirmed 15 people with underlying health conditions died after being tested positive for Covid-19.
Nick Hulme, Chief Executive for East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, said: "Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patients' families and loved ones at this difficult time."
Meanwhile, 134 people in the Babergh district have tested positive with Covid-19, according to Suffolk Resilience Forum figures.
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