The 100-year-old Second World War veteran passed away in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19. He touched the hearts of millions last year when, during the first lockdown, he raised nearly £33 million for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden. Since news of his passing was announced by his daughters on Tuesday February 2, the nation and the city of Salisbury have been mourning the loss of such an inspiring individual. The Guildhall s flag has been lowered to half-mast in memory of Captain Sir Tom s life - a tribute from all those at Salisbury City Council. Leader of the City Council, Cllr Liz Sirman said: “We are all very sad to hear about the death of Caption Sir Tom Moore. At the age of 100, he lifted the spirits of the nation and was a symbol of hope during the pandemic. My thoughts are with his family during this time.”
It brings the total of fatalities at Salisbury District Hospital since the pandemic began to 174. On a more positive the note, fewer patients are being admitted into hospital with coronavirus. The number of positive patients on site is now below 100. A spokesperson from Salisbury District Hospital said: As of 08.15am today there are 94 in patients who have tested positive for COVID-19. Sadly, we can confirm that another two patients who had been cared for at Salisbury District Hospital and had tested positive for COVID-19 have died. Two women, one in her 70s and one in her 90s, both with underlying health conditions, died on 1st February 2021.