Horror as mother-to-be suffering from coronavirus dies during labour at London hospital – but medics save her child A mother who was infected with coronavirus has died during birth of her child Death at Whittington Hospital, North London, has left her family ‘devastated’ Not known if victim had underlying health conditions – investigation is underway … Read more
First-time camera access to an NHS intensive care unit has laid bare the mounting pressure being loaded upon medics treating coronavirus patients. A glimpse inside Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) showcases health workers’ daily grind on the front line, which they described as emotionally draining and ‘scary’. Tonight’s report from the so-called ‘red zone’ included dire … Read more
British coronavirus survivor, 85, receives emotional send-off by medics at a Columbian hospital who line up applaud her as she is wheeled out She arrived at the clinic in Cartagena, Colombia, from cruise liner MS Braemer 85-year-old, who’s not been named, was given an emotional farewell from staff Staff at the Medihelp Clinic lined up to applaud … Read more
British coronavirus survivor, 85, receives emotional send-off by medics at a Columbian hospital who line up applaud her as she is wheeled out She arrived at the clinic in Cartagena, Colombia, from cruise liner MS Braemer 85-year-old, who’s not been named, was given an emotional farewell from staff Staff at the Medihelp Clinic lined up to applaud … Read more
Four frontline NHS workers today revealed how coronavirus has left them feeling ‘terrified’ and is causing ‘heartbreaking loneliness’ to patients in Britain. Doctors Janitha Gowribalan and Rosena Allin-Khan, paramedic Sarah Blanchard and nurse Richenda Browne all spoke out about their work fighting the pandemic. They echoed Government calls for the public to ‘stay at home’ while … Read more
As coronavirus restrictions continue and all but essential medical treatment is unavailable, what do you do if you have a health problem such as toothache or a rash? The answer may lie with virtual clinics you access through a website or app, and phone and video consultations. Indeed, the Government recently urged patients to consult … Read more
British doctor who is overseeing the global hunt for a coronavirus vaccine says jab should be fast-tracked for medics and vulnerable patients by JANUARY Dr Melanie Saville said a coronavirus vaccine could be ready by January The jab could be rolled out for health workers before it has been licensed But she said Britons in isolation … Read more
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today revealed there are medical staff working to save lives and turn the tide in Britain’s war with coronavirus that have no access to basic protective clothing. Dame Donna Kinnair, chief executive and general secretary of the RCN, has blasted the ‘unacceptable’ levels of masks, gloves and aprons in … Read more
NHS medics must wear full protective equipment if they come within three feet of a coronavirus patient, the government warned today, as shortages of the gear saw a brave nurse forced to dress in just an apron and gloves. Public Health England has issued stricter guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE), making it a requirement … Read more
Safety shambles that could cost many more lives: The least we can do as a nation is ensure that medics in the frontline of the coronavirus battle are as well protected as possible, writes Dr MAX PEMBERTON By Dr Max Pemberton For The Daily Mail Published: 23:39 BST, 29 March 2020 | Updated: 03:17 BST, … Read more