Alice Kit Tak Ong had initially self-isolated in her home, but was taken to hospital after her symptoms began to worsen.
The nurse arrived in the country in the 1970s from Hong Kong and began working for the NHS as soon as she was able to, and was still working full-time until her death.
Speaking to The Guardian, her daughter Melissa Ong said she was"completely dedicated" and spent her life helping others.She said:"We don't know for sure when she contracted it, but she was working without protective equipment.
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