A FURTHER four people have died of COVID-19 at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), it has been confirmed today.
The number of people who have died of the virus at the hospital is now 67.
A SaTH spokesman gave their condolences to the patient's family and friends.
They said: “The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is currently treating patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus).
“Sadly we can confirm that 67 patients being cared for at our hospitals, and who had tested positive for COVID-19, have died.
"Four death has been announced today.
“Our thoughts and condolences are with the families and friends of those patients at this very difficult and distressing time.”
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