Pregnant nurse dies of corona virus

Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong († 28) worked as a nurse at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, north of London. There she took care of the sick and saved lives. However, on April 5, Agyapong tested positive for the coronavirus and was suddenly dependent on medical help – she was very pregnant at the time.

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The young woman was dead only five days later. She died of coronavirus. The doctors were able to save their child by caesarean section in an emergency operation. The baby is said to be fine and to bear the name of mother Mary, British media write. It is unclear whether it was infected with the corona virus.

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«You will be in our hearts forever»

As the British news channel “Channel 4 News” reports, Agyapong worked in the hospital until March 12. Until then, however, no coronavirus patients were said to have been treated at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital. Accordingly, she should have been infected outside the hospital. Her husband is also infected with the virus and is currently in quarantine at home.

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After the tragic incident, friends of the young woman set up a fundraiser for the surviving husband and newborn daughter and have raised the equivalent of over CHF 24,000 to date. On the donation page, they write: “You will be in our hearts forever.” Mary said it was a blessing for all those she met.

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“A fantastic nurse”

The managing director of the hospital, David Carter, also mourns the loss of his employee. “Mary worked here for five years and was a highly valued and loved member of our team – a fantastic nurse,” he says.

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And: «Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Mary’s family and friends during this sad time.» (bra)

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Corona virus

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Hygiene measures

Wash hands regularly with soap and water and / or use disinfectant.
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Avoid public transport and use delivery services.
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