More than 100 frontline workers 'have died from coronavirus'

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While Government minister Simon Clarke confirmed on Tuesday that 49 NHS staff had died, the total is thought to be much higher.However, this is only a partial picture, with the true total thought to be significantly greater, as local NHS trusts and loved ones pay tribute to healthcare workers.

The husband of mother-of-two Josephine Peter, a nurse at Southport and Formby District General Hospital, paid tribute to his wife after her death on Saturday. The South African nurse, who is known as Josephine Matseke on a GoFundMe page set up to help with repatriation and funeral costs, was described as someone who would ‘always go that extra mile’.

Mental health nurse Khulisani Nkala, 46, who died on Friday, was praised for his ‘selfless’ attitude, particularly regarding the work he did in support of BAME staff and patients.Dr Sara Munro, chief executive of Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, said: ‘Khuli, who was 46 years old, was a well-respected and selfless professional nurse, who always put the patient first, and will be greatly missed by his colleagues.

 

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Our 'Diabolical' Tory government definitely all have 'Blood' on their hands!(especially Boris & all the cabinet members plus advisers notably the notorious Cummings 😈) How can they sleep😪 at night

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