Two more coronavirus deaths confirmed at King's Lynn

A further two patients have died at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital after testing positive for coronavirus.

In a statement released this afternoon (Thursday, April 2), chief executive Caroline Shaw said two men had died, one in his 60s and one in his 70s.

It brings the total number of confirmed Covid-19 related deaths at Lynn to 12 after three deaths were also reported yesterday.

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Mrs Shaw said: "The hospital staff’s thoughts and condolences are with the families and loved ones at this time."