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Addenbrooke’s Hospital chief predicts 460 beds needed for outbreak

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Trust chief Roland Sinker said this would be in the “reasonable worst case scenario” modelled by its own experts.

Addenbrooke’s Hospital ‘considers emergency expansion plan’ for coronavirus peak

A 120-bed temporary facility could be built near to the hospital, Liberal Democrat councillors say.

Cambridge City Council finds accommodation for more than 60 rough sleepers during coronavirus outbreak

Cambridge Street Aid hits £100,000

Coronavirus: Seven Covid-19 deaths now recorded at Addenbrooke’s but no sharp increase in new patients yet

Roland Sinker, chief executive of Cambridge University Hospitals, confirms there are now 100 ventilators on site.

World’s largest trial of potential coronavirus treatments to be carried out in UK hospitals

Drugs usually used to treat HIV, inflammation and malaria being tested - and more patient volunteers are needed.

Volunteers make thousands of face shields for NHS staff

First delivery of 2,000 protective face shields for frontline NHS staff at Addenbrooke's and Papworth hospitals.

Patient record software offered free to healthcare sector

PatientSource improves care of patients in hospital and emergency care settings

New rapid coronavirus diagnostic testing technology to be deployed at Addenbrooke's Hospital

SAMBA II cutting-edge technology is described as a possible 'game-changer' in fight against Covid-19.

Babraham Institute director Professor Michael Wakelam dies after suspected coronavirus infection

The eminent scientist and father of two suffered respiratory complications arising from the suspected case of Covid-19.

NHS care provider Cambridge Homecare launches urgent recruitment drive

More staff are needed to help provide care for patients being discharged from hospital.

Coronavirus: Two more patients with Covid-19 die at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge

There have now been 11 deaths from Covid-19 across Cambridgeshire.

Join the Cambridge companies supporting local and national effort to fight Covid-19

Owlstone Medical, Wright Design and Johnson Matthey have helped - can your business?

Cambridge Chariots of Fire race cancelled because of coronavirus outbreak

Runners helped raise £92,000 at last year's Chariots of Fire race, but this year's event has had to be cancelled.

Food Poverty Alliance create hubs to maintain Cambridge City Council holiday lunch programme

Centres to be set up at Arbury Road Baptist Church, The Edge Cafe and Cambridge United Football Club

Coronavirus: Cambridge United to dedicate a free match day to NHS workers on football's return

U's to offer free ticket to frontline workers for designated match

Coronavirus: AstraZeneca donates nine million face masks and steps up Covid-19 drugs research

The Cambridge-based biopharmaceutical is also stepping up its diagnostic testing capabilities.

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The Cambridge medical device that could help NHS discover quickly which Covid-19 patients need a ventilator

Addenbrooke’s Hospital chief predicts 460 beds needed for outbreak

Addenbrooke’s Hospital chief predicts 460 beds needed for outbreak

Addenbrooke’s Hospital ‘considers emergency expansion plan’ for coronavirus peak

Addenbrooke’s Hospital ‘considers emergency expansion plan’ for coronavirus peak

Cambridge City Council finds accommodation for more than 60 rough sleepers during coronavirus outbreak

Cambridge City Council finds accommodation for more than 60 rough sleepers during coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus: Seven Covid-19 deaths now recorded at Addenbrooke’s but no sharp increase in new patients yet

Coronavirus: Seven Covid-19 deaths now recorded at Addenbrooke’s but no sharp increase in new patients yet

World’s largest trial of potential coronavirus treatments to be carried out in UK hospitals

World’s largest trial of potential coronavirus treatments to be carried out in UK hospitals

Volunteers make thousands of face shields for NHS staff

Volunteers make thousands of face shields for NHS staff

Patient record software offered free to healthcare sector

Patient record software offered free to healthcare sector

New rapid coronavirus diagnostic testing technology to be deployed at Addenbrooke's Hospital

New rapid coronavirus diagnostic testing technology to be deployed at Addenbrooke's Hospital

Babraham Institute director Professor Michael Wakelam dies after suspected coronavirus infection

Babraham Institute director Professor Michael Wakelam dies after suspected coronavirus infection

NHS care provider Cambridge Homecare launches urgent recruitment drive

NHS care provider Cambridge Homecare launches urgent recruitment drive

Coronavirus: Two more patients with Covid-19 die at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge

Coronavirus: Two more patients with Covid-19 die at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge

Join the Cambridge companies supporting local and national effort to fight Covid-19

Join the Cambridge companies supporting local and national effort to fight Covid-19

Cambridge Chariots of Fire race cancelled because of coronavirus outbreak

Cambridge Chariots of Fire race cancelled because of coronavirus outbreak

Food Poverty Alliance create hubs to maintain Cambridge City Council holiday lunch programme

Food Poverty Alliance create hubs to maintain Cambridge City Council holiday lunch programme

Coronavirus: Cambridge United to dedicate a free match day to NHS workers on football's return

Coronavirus: Cambridge United to dedicate a free match day to NHS workers on football's return

Coronavirus: AstraZeneca donates nine million face masks and steps up Covid-19 drugs research

Coronavirus: AstraZeneca donates nine million face masks and steps up Covid-19 drugs research

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