Man in his 70s dies at Milton Keynes hospital after testing positive for coronavirus

The latest victim was a man in his 70s, it has been confirmed tonight (Sunday).

Like the other three patients, the man had underlying health conditions.

He died on Wednesday but the sad news was only released by public health officials this evening.

An MK hospital spokesperson said: “We can confirm that a patient in his 70s who had underlying health conditions sadly died on Wednesday, March 18. He had tested positive for COVID-19.

“Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patient’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.”

Last weekend an elderly man and woman, both in their 90s, died at the hospital. Both were admitted with Covid-19 symptoms and were put into isolation immediately by hospital staff

The pair had no connection with each other and were not related in any way to the first victim at the hospital, an 83-year-old gentleman who died on March 5.