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Covid-19 patient at hospital dies

A Covid-19 patient being treated at Noble's Hospital has died, government has confirmed.

it's the first death on Island from the virus since November 5 last year.

It brings the number of Coronavirus fatalities locally to 26.

Chief Minister, Howard Quayle MHK, says: "This news will come as a blow to our community.  I am sure the thoughts of everyone on our Island will be with this person’s family and loved ones, to whom I extend my condolences.

"The death of a member of our Island community is a painful reminder of how dangerous this virus is.  Please, stay at home as much as possible.  It will save lives."

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