WORK is being done to trace anyone who may have come into contact with the first person to die in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus.
Health bosses confirmed yesterday evening that a patient had died at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, after testing positive for the virus.
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The elderly patient had underlying health conditions and had previously been in and out of hospital for non-coronavirus reasons, a statement from the hospital said.
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust today posted on its website saying: "All services and appointments at the hospital are running normally.
"The Trust is following established guidelines to minimise the risk of the virus spreading."
It also said Public Health England is contacting anyone who may have come into contact with the affected patient to offer advice.
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