A WOMAN believed to be one of the UK's longest Covid-19 patients has now left the Bradford Royal Infirmary after battling the virus for 135 days.Â
Grandmother-of-three Paula McCarten, 57, a prison nurse, left hospital today and there were emotional scenes as staff clapped her from the ward.Â
She spent 98 days in intensive care and the Trust said she's thought to be one of the UK's longest Covid patients.
The Ward 6 stroke unit, where she received rehabilitation, said she'd had a "phenomenal battle".
Professor Mel Pickup, Chief Executive of the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, added: "The best of happy endings to a story that lasted 135 days. Delighted to see you reunited with your family and on your way home."
Here's another success story from @BTHFT! Grandmother-of-three Paula McCarten, 57, a prison nurse, left BRI today after battling #Covid19 for 135 days. Pauline, filmed with her three sons, spent 98 days in ICU and is believed to be one of the UK's longest Covid patients. 💙 pic.twitter.com/UecCdl0zki
— Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS FT (@BTHFT) September 9, 2020
Another huge success story from @BTHFT good luck for the future https://t.co/gv0fVnjSaf
— karen dawber (@karendawber) September 9, 2020
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