Tony Chambers, interim Chief Executive, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, said: 

“We can confirm that four elderly patients, who tested positive for COVID-19 have sadly died at Queen’s Hospital.  The patients had been very unwell with significant other health conditions. 

 “Our thoughts and condolences are with the patients’ families at what is undoubtedly a very distressing time.

 “We ask that their privacy is respected.”