The news was announced by Nottingham University Hospitals on 23rd April.
Dr Keith Girling, Medical Director at Nottingham University Hospitals said: “Sadly we can confirm that a further five patients have died having tested positive for COVID-19.
“Regrettably that means that 162 COVID-19 positive patients we were caring for have sadly died since the beginning of March.”
“The patients were aged between 62 and 91, and died on the 21st and 22nd of April.”
“The families have been informed and our thoughts and condolences are with them at this difficult and distressing time.”
