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LONDON, March 5 (Reuters) – The primary coronavirus dying in Britain has been confirmed, medical authorities stated on Thursday.
“The affected person, who was being handled on the Royal Berkshire Hospital, was an older affected person who had underlying well being situations,” England’s Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty stated in an announcement.
“We consider they contracted the virus within the UK and phone tracing is already underway,” he added.
The hospital, in Studying, west of London, additionally issued an announcement.
“The affected person has beforehand been out and in of hospital for non-coronavirus causes, however on this event was admitted and final night time examined optimistic for coronavirus,” it stated.
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