Dr Alex, an A&E doctor who was a contestant on the hit ITV2 dating show in 2018, says COVID-19 patients are often frightened by the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) worn by staff.

So he decided to attach a photo of himself from Love Island while working in ICU so that patients can put a face to the person caring for them.

Sharing a photo on social media he explained: "So many patients are afraid especially with the PPE we wear and so I thought I would try and make them laugh or smile, even for a second." Dr Alex revealed that the first patient who saw the photo responded by joking: "I am

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Queen 'will return to work next week' suggesting she hasn't caught Covid

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