NO further Covid-19-related hospital deaths have been reported today in Bradford – for a sixth successive day. According to the latest NHS figures, no further deaths were reported by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust or Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. It means the total number of reported hospital deaths in the Bradford district remains at 885 - 623 at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 260 at Airedale and two at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. Nationally, a further 25 patients who tested positive for Covid-19 have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 86,999. Their families have been informed.
NO further Covid-19-related hospital deaths have been reported today in Bradford – for a fifth successive day. According to the latest NHS figures, no further deaths were reported by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust or Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. It means the total number of reported hospital deaths in the Bradford district remains at 885 - 623 at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 260 at Airedale and two at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. Nationally, a further seven patients who tested positive for Covid-19 have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 86,974. Their families have been informed.
DOCTORS are urging people to “think carefully” before going to Airedale Hospital’s emergency department. The plea has been issued after a surge in numbers attending the A&E unit at the Steeton site. “Over the last two months the number of patients seeking treatment at our emergency department has increased considerably,” said Dr Richard Keeble, Airedale’s clinical director for emergency medicine. “The most urgent and life-threatening cases take priority, which means that unfortunately people coming in with less-urgent issues are experiencing longer waiting times. “We’re asking everyone to think carefully before coming to A&E. “Members of the public can really help by making sure if they do choose to attend A&E for treatment, that it is the best place for them to get the right care.
DOCTORS at Airedale Hospital and Bradford Royal Infirmary are reminding people to think carefully before going to A&E. The Emergency Departments at both hospitals are very busy, and people with less urgent issues are experiencing longer waiting times. “Over the last two months the number of patients seeking treatment at our Emergency Department has increased considerably, said Dr Richard Keeble, clinical director for emergency medicine at Airedale Hospital. “The most urgent and life-threatening cases take priority, which means that unfortunately people coming in with less urgent issues are experiencing longer waiting times. “We’re asking everyone to think carefully before coming to A&E. Members of the public can really help by making sure that if they do choose to come to A&E for treatment, that it is the best place for them to go to get the right care, as soon as possible.