Will Covid-19 survivors face a lifetime of illness like those who battled polio?

Crushing fatigue. Lung and heart damage. Strokes. Even brain damage. These are just a few of the frightening complications of coronavirus that indicate infection could, in some cases, lead to long-lasting, debilitating illness in those who survive it, a growing number of doctors are claiming. Data gathered by UK researchers suggests primary symptoms themselves can come … Read more

NHS nurse, 54, who battled coronavirus in same intensive care ward as Boris Johnson dies 

NHS nurse, 54, who battled coronavirus in same intensive care ward as Boris Johnson, 55, dies Care home nurse Larni Zuniga, 54, was treated at St Thomas’ Hospital in London   Married father was originally from Philippines but had worked in UK for 12 years  He had not seen his family for five years and received … Read more

One-year-old has battled meningitis FOUR TIMES

A one-year-old left disabled after battling meningitis four times desperately needs £30,000 for surgery that could help him walk.  Luca Johnson’s family were warned he and his twin Lola had slim odds of survival after he was born three months prematurely. After defying medical expectations to survive, Luca went on to catch meningitis four times.  … Read more

Brave Leeds DJ, 30, who battled leukaemia and died of coronavirus told doctors ‘save someone else’

Brave DJ, 30, who battled leukaemia for two years dies of coronavirus after selflessly telling doctors to ‘save someone else’ Liam Downing, 30, was told his leukaemia was terminal after a two year battle The DJ was told he also had Covid-19 after a visit to the hospital for an ‘infection’ Family members hoped Liam had … Read more