Aaron Cummins, Chief Executive for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust said: "We can confirm that, sadly, a man has died whilst an inpatient on our Furness General Hospital Site. The patient had tested positive for COVID19, was in their 70's and had underlying health conditions."
"Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patient’s family and loved ones and we would ask that their privacy is respected at this difficult time."