Covid – Page 55

16Apr

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Medics, Nigeria, Profiles

Chugbo Emeka, obstetrician-gynecologist

Chugbo Emeka – an obstetrician-gynecologist in Lagos, Nigeria – passed away on 15 April, 2020, after suffering from COVID-19.Chugbo was 60 years old. The Chief Medical Director, LUTH, Prof. Chris Bode, said the doctor was not a staff of the hospital, but was rushed to the facility after he showed severe signs of the disease. “He was brought in late so there was no much we could do. He was a staff in LUTH years back before he went to join the private sector. We learnt he had COVID-19 patients in his facility that he was treating. He may have been exposed to the virus from there. “His death has shown what health workers are exposed to in the course of treating COVID-19 patients. Our hearts are with his family in this trying time. It is a sad development...

16Apr

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Medics, Profiles, United Kingdom

Lourdes Campbell, Healthcare Assistant

Lourdes Campbell – a Healthcare Assistant at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, Bolton, England – passed away on 15 April,2020, due to COVID-19. Lourdes Campbell was employed by Bolton NHS foundation trust. The chief executive, Fiona Noden, announced her death, saying: “It is with deep regret and huge sadness that I share with you the devastating news that we have lost a friend and colleague to the terrible Covid-19 virus. “Lourdes Campbell, one of our healthcare assistants, died yesterday on our critical care unit. Lourdes, known as Des to her colleagues, had worked with us for nearly 13 years.” She added: “She was a well-liked and valued member of the team, known for working extremely hard. She was dedicated to patient care and her colleagues respected her quiet, diligent and compassionate...

Solomon Donald, Emergency Medical Technician

16Apr

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Medics, Profiles, United States

Solomon Donald, Emergency Medical Technician

Solomon Donald – an Emergency Medical Technician at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, New Jersey – passed away after suffering from COVID-19. It was reported on 16 April 2020. Solomon was 41 years old. Solomon Donald, 41, who worked for nine years as an EMT at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth. Donald, a husband and father of two children, also had worked at Saint Barnabas Medical Center as a hyperbaric safety officer in the wound care center. He also served as a basketball coach for the North Plainfield Nothing But Nets organization and was the owner of his own clothing company, Murphy said. "Helping people was his true calling and I know his family and community will miss that the most, may God bless him and each and every one of his...

Carla do Nascimento Dias, Nursing Technician

16Apr

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Brazil, Medics, Profiles

Carla do Nascimento Dias, Nursing Technician

Carla do Nascimento Dias – a Nursing Technician in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – passed away on 15 April, 2020, after suffering from COVID-19. Carla was 46 years old. According to the Rio Military Police Secretariat, the sergeant died "as a result of a respiratory illness of unknown origin". She also informed that when she was admitted, she was tested for Covid-19, which was negative. "A new exam is under analysis for counterproof". Carla was a nursing technician, had been with the corporation for 22 years and was employed at HCPM. He leaves a partner and a 13-year-old son. There is still no information about the burial. Source:Mais Goias Please help us in adding details.

16Apr

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Medics, Profiles, Spain

Hector Garrido Vecino, Paediatrician

Hector Garrido Vecino – a Paediatrician in Ciudad Real, Spain – passed away after suffering from COVID-19. It was reported on 16 April, 2020. Hector was 59 years old. Héctor Garrido Vecino, graduated as a surgeon from the Industrial University of Santander, with a specialization in Pediatrician from the UIS. This 59-year-old health professional was a native of Barrancabermeja and had lived in Spain for 15 years, where he worked in a public hospital in Ciudad Real, south of Madrid. Dr. Garrido was also an outstanding footballer and stood out as a great goalkeeper for the Santander team in the years 80, 81, 82 and 83, after graduating as a doctor from the UIS, he was working as a doctor for Atlético Bucaramanga. H...

16Apr

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Medics, United States

Joyce Brown, Nurse

Joyce Brown – a Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager at LIJ Forest Hills, Forest Hills, New York – passed away due to Covid-19. It was reported on April 16. Source: Go Fund Me Please help us in adding details.

16Apr

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Medics, Profiles, United Kingdom

Krishan Arora, General Practitioner

Krishan Arora – a General Practitioner at Violet Lane Medical Practice, Croydon, London, England – passed away on April 15, 2020 after suffering from COVID-19. Krishan Arora worked at the Violet Lane medical practice in Croydon, south London, for 27 years. Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) confirmed he had died after testing positive for Covid-19, adding that he was not at work in the time before he died. Paying tribute to Arora, Dr Agnelo Fernandes, the GP borough lead for Croydon, said: “We are all greatly saddened by the death of Dr Krishan Arora. Krish was extremely well liked and worked tirelessly to care for his patients and improve services for everyone in Croydon. “Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Krish’s family, fri...

16Apr

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Medics, Mexico, Profiles

JD Martínez Pérez, Nurse

JD Martínez Pérez – a Nurse at Secretaría de Salud, San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, Mexico – passed away after suffering from COVID-19. It was reported on 16 April 2020. Source: Facebook Please help us in adding details.

16Apr

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Medics, United States

Mark Leighton Bowen, Registered Nurse

Mark Leighton Bowen – a Registered Nurse at Highland Care Nursing Home, Queens, New York – passed away after suffering from COVID-19. It was reported on April 16, 2020. Mark was 54 years old. Source: Facebook Please help us in adding details.

16Apr

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Medics, United Kingdom

Julianne Cadby, Business Manager

Julianne Cadby - a Business Manager at Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Services Unit, Cardiff, Wales – passed away due to COVID-19. Julianne was 49 years old. It was reported on April 16, 2020. Julianne Cadby was a business manager at the specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services unit. She had worked in the service for more than 16 years and had been with the health board for 30 years. In a tribute, the health board said Mrs Cadby played a "central role" in the service and her loss will be felt by "all the many colleagues she has worked with over the years." Source: ITV Please help us in adding details.