COVID-19: NHS staff 'unite in grief' after midwife dies from deadly virus

As dely coronavirus has claimed more than 69,000 lives around world and healthcare workers are trying ir best to overcome disease, a heartbreaking photo showed colleagues of a midwife who died after testing positive for virus. im shared on Facebook, showed colleagues of Lynsay Coventry, who was a midwife at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex, bowing down in a sign of respect. As per international media reports, Lynsay was just 54 and was a long-standing member of maternity team. 

‘United in grief’ 

caption of post shared by midwife Rachael Marchant re, “This is what our maternity unit in Harlow looked like on Friday. My friends, work colleagues and work-family all united in grief! We stand apart to minimise spre but stand toger in mourning loss of our midwife! Part of us has been lost but we still go on with our work for you all! If this doesn’t stop you from going out this weekend n we shouldn’t be friends!”

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It furr re, “I beg u, stay home! I would give anything to stay home with my 3 children and stay away from this dely virus, but I can’t! I hope you sleep well my beautiful friend! Until we meet again!” 

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comments section of post has been filled with condolences. While speaking to an international media outlet, Lance McCarthy, chief executive of hospital, said that Lynsay will always be remembered for her professionalism and commitment to women she supported. Lance ded that Lynsay has been a midwife at hospital for ten years and her loss will be felt by maternity tee and colleagues from across organisation. 

Furr informing, Lance said that 54-year-old h been tested positive for COVID-19 and died on April 2. She also followed that national guidance and self-isolated at home when she developed symptoms and was at work in time before her death.

chief midwifery officer of England, Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent, also reportedly paid her condolences and said that she was deeply moved and sdened to hear about death. She ded that Lynsay was a ‘highly-regarded’ midwife and her dedication to women, babies and ir families will be remembered and cherished by everyone. Jacqueline furr urged people to stay at home and follow government’s vice to keep healthcare workers safe and protected. 

(Im source: Facebook/ Rachel Marchant)

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