Mayoress of Harrogate thanks hospital teams and paramedics for saving her life in coronavirus fight

Watch as first ventilator patient discharged from Harrogate hospital says an emotional thank you to those who saved his life

April spent 16 days at home with the virus, before being taken to Harrogate District Hospital when her condition deteriorated. She spent three days in intensive care, and 11 on the ward looking after coronavirus patients before thankfully being discharged, and now she is recovering at home where she has been blown away by the kindness from family, friends and the wider community.

April said: "I would love to pass my thanks to the paramedics, everybody in A&E, intensive care and the Covid ward, I wouldn’t be here without them. Despite all the PPE that they are having to wear, they are all so compassionate and genuinely care. They put their lives on the line, and I will never be able to repay them, however we can all help by following the government guidelines to stay in."

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Her husband, Mayor Stuart Martin, said: "Thank you seems such a small word. However, April and I will never be able to repay the staff working at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust for helping to save her life. You are all heroes."