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Hull now has more patients with coronavirus in hospitals than it did during the first wave, according to latest figures.
Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital currently has 117 patients being treated for coronavirus – up by nine from Wednesday’s total of 108.
The number of patients in intensive care has dropped in the last two days from 15 to ten.
The latest daily figures means that both hospitals are now caring for more patients with coronavirus than during the first wave of the virus.
Hull now has the highest coronavirus infection rate in Yorkshire and the Humber.
That is according to the latest NHS data which has revealed that 591 people in every 100,000 in the city have tested positive for Covid-19 in their latest seven-day window.
Below that is North East Lincolnshire with 569.1, Bradford with 560.8, Kirklees with 534.6 and Barnsley with 485.7.
Hull also has the highest rate of hospital triages as a result of coronavirus.
Hospital bosses are now hoping for the four-week lockdown restrictions to help slow the spread of the virus.
In a press release, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust said: “During the first wave, our staff comforted and held the hands of patients who were dying because their relatives couldn’t be with them.
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“They were tired, sore and nauseous after 12 and 13-hour-plus shifts working in full PPE.
“Many moved into different areas of work completely to ensure our most seriously ill patients were prioritised.
“Some staff even separated from their own families temporarily so they could keep on working and protect their loved ones from the effects of this debilitating disease.”
Helping Hull’s Hospital Heroes is a campaign launched by Hull Live and the Hull Daily Mail to raise £25,000 to support our incredible hospital staff.
Workers at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital have been at the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic, caring for the most seriously ill patients.
The campaign aims to raise money to support staff and provide them with small treats to lift their spirits and say thank you for their incredible work.
Donations will go to the charity WISHH – Working Independently to Support Hull’s Hospitals – so will go directly towards hospital workers in Hull.
How you can help
A donation of…
£5 will support a front line nurse with a meal, drinks and a snack.
£10 will provide a nurse with a wellbeing care package including protective face and hand creams to care for skin from constant mask and PPE wearing.
£100 will provide a Wellbeing Room Box, accessible to ward staff with mindfulness and distraction items to help them relax including journals, colouring and puzzle books, felt tip pens, puzzles, distraction games and wellbeing books. The ideas for the contents of these boxes have been inspired by the staff.
In addition to the above, the charity proposes to spend between £1,000 and £3,000 to help make enhancements to staff rest rooms in the hospitals by improving the availability of and access to drinks facilities including coffee machines, microwaves and improving furnishings to enable staff to take a break.
The more money that is donated will enable the charity to support as many of Hull’s 9,500 hospital staff as possible, helping the charity to support them during and beyond the pandemic.
How to donate
You can donate through the dedicated JustGiving page here.
Alternatively, cheques can be made payable to WISHH Charity, writing on the back ‘Hull Live COVID-19 appeal’ and sent to the WISHH Office, Hull Live COVID-19 Appeal, First Floor Administration Block, Castle Hill Hospital, Castle Road, Cottingham, HU16 5JQ.
Hospital bosses have encouraged people in Hull and East Yorkshire to “respect” the lockdown restrictions in a bid to lower hospital admissions.
“It was only a few months ago when people clapped on their doorsteps in their thousands in support of NHS and care workers.
“It was a wonderful gesture of solidarity, but we don’t necessarily need that now.
“What we need is for you to help us, our patients, and everyone within the Hull and East Riding community by following the rules.
“Respect the lockdown restrictions. Cover your face, wash and sanitise your hands, and remember to social distance if you have to go out.
“Use health services wisely, but make sure you keep your appointments if you have them – medical services are continuing throughout lockdown, and staff will do all they can to keep you safe when you arrive at the hospital or clinic.”
