Staff nurse at Pilgrim Hospital dies after testing positive for COVID-19

A staff nurse at Boston’s Pilgrim Hospital has died after testing positive for COVID-19.

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust which oversees the hospital confirmed Anujkumar Kuttikkottu Pavithran died last night (Monday).

Andrew Morgan, chief executive of the United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust, said: “I am deeply saddened to share the news that one of our colleagues, who had tested positive for coronavirus (Covid-19),  sadly died last night.  

“Anujkumar Kuttikkottu Pavithran, known as Kumar to his colleagues, was a staff nurse at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. He was a very well liked, professional, respected member of the team and will be greatly missed.

“We are all sending our heartfelt condolences to Kumar’s family, friends and colleagues at this incredibly difficult time.”

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