Coronavirus: Man dies in nearby Crumpsall hospital

A man diagnosed with Coronavirus has died in Crumpsall hospital

A man with underlying health concerns has died in North Manchester General Hospital after contracting the Coronavirus. 

The hospital in nearby Crumpsall issued a statement:

It read: “We can confirm that sadly a patient being treated for COVID-19 has died at our specialist regional Infectious Diseases unit at North Manchester General Hospital.
 
“The man in his sixties tested positive after travelling to Italy and had a number of underlying health problems.

"Our thoughts are with the patient’s family who are being supported by our specialist bereavement staff.”

“North Manchester General Hospital remains open and all services and appointments are running normally. Patients with appointments and those visiting relatives at the hospital should attend as normal.

"This includes our Infectious Diseases Unit and associated services. 

“There is no risk to staff, other patients, relatives and visitors as we have robust measures in place to deal with patients treated on our Infectious Diseases Unit.”

Meanwhile, a case of COVID-19 has also been confirmed in Tameside.

MP Jonathan Reynolds posted an update on his Facebook page.

It included: "There has now been one singular case of COVID-19 confirmed in Tameside.

"The person and his family are self-isolating and I wish him a full and quick recovery.

"Please continue to wash your hands frequently and follow advice re: travel."

Royton and Crompton high school has closed its doors after an individual within the Academy has tested positive for coronavirus.

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