A 51ÁÔÆæ spokesperson said:
“Sadly, we can confirm that an elderly patient who was being cared for at 51ÁÔÆæ District Hospital, and had tested positive for COVID-19, has died.
“The patient had other significant underlying health conditions.
“The patient’s family has been informed and our thoughts and condolences are with them at this difficult and distressing time.â€