They have spent hours at work reassuring their patients. But the risks some NHS workers have faced while helping corona-virus victims have proven to be too great.
The tally of doctors, nurses and carers who have made the ultimate sacrifice is growing. And it has made the calls over testing and adequate personal protective equipment for essential frontline staff to grow ever louder.
Yesterday coronavirus ended the life of Carol Jamabo, 56 – she is the first carer to be named as a victim. Her youngest son Abiye, 22, has also tested positive for the virus, according to the family.
Carol, from Bury in Greater Manchester, who had asthma, became suddenly unwell at her home and then rushed to hospital. Her nephew, Dakuro Fiberesima, from Purfleet,