Doncaster Royal Infirmary provides coronavirus update following rise in cases nationally

Across the UK there have been 8,396 new cases reported since Sunday, with 2,460 reported on Tuesday (8 September). Tighter coronavirus restrictions have also been introduced in Bolton, which was already under stricter measures.

A spokesperson for Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said a rise in cases nationally is not ‘currently correlating with hospital admissions’ in Doncaster.

They said: “At the time of writing, we are caring for just three patients with Covid-19 - all at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (none at Bassetlaw Hospital currently).”

On Tuesday the trust announced that no cases have been confirmed at any of its sites “for almost three weeks’”.

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A spokesperson said: “We know, however, this could change quickly. Please continue doing what you're doing and ensure infection is low in the local area - wear a face covering when appropriate, wash your hands regularly, and try to maintain social distancing wherever possible.

"We've gained significant ground in our fight against Covid-19, let's keep it.”

Last week, the trust said almost 500 people it has treated for the deadly illness have now been discharged. No deaths have been recorded by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals Trust for more than one month. There have been a total of 250 coronavirus-related deaths in the Doncaster area since the start of lockdown.