The Great Western Hospital NHS Trust have this afternoon confirmed that two further people have passed away, both testing positive for coronavirus.
The man, 80s, and woman, 90s, were both from Swindon. Both had underlying health conditions.
A Great Western Hospitals NHS Trust spokesperson said: “Sadly, we can confirm that two patients who were being cared for at Great Western Hospital, and had tested positive for COVID-19 have died.
“A man, who died at the hospital on 22 March, was in his 80s, had underlying health conditions.
“A woman, who died at the hospital on 23 March, was in her 90s, and also had underlying health conditions.
“The families of both patients have been informed. Our thoughts and condolences are with them at this difficult and distressing time.
Out of respect for their privacy we will not be commenting further.”
