Richard Beeken, Chief Executive for Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust  said:

“Sadly, we can confirm that a man who was being cared for at  Walsall Manor Hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, has died.

“The patient, who died on Monday 16 March, was aged 75 and had underlying health conditions.

“His family has been informed and our thoughts and condolences are with them at this difficult and distressing time.”