The number of people who have died in UK hospitals after contracting coronavirus is now 17,337.
03.04.2020 - 18:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Six people died in the UK in February after contracting coronavirus, but the first death was not officially announced until March 5.
NHS England said the country's first death happened on February 28, days before it was officially announced, according to a report.
The NHS announced the death almost a week later but did not reveal when the woman passed away, the Mirror reports.
Health trusts in England have now said six people died in hospitals as early as February after contracting the
The number of people who have died in UK hospitals after contracting coronavirus is now 17,337.
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