Thomas Harvey's family believe he was let down because he was not given proper protective equipment and had not been tested
Thomas Jr said his father"hadn't eaten for eight days" and"the last few days he couldn't even speak properly because he couldn't breathe".Thomas Harvey's children Tamira and Thomas Jr believe their father was let down
Mr Harvey's family have now voiced concerns for his widow who is also a health worker and has asthma."I can't really explain it... but knowing that my father could still be here... if certain things had been done, is very hard." The organiser of the Go Fund Me appeal for Mr Harvey's family said he was"a devoted member of the NHS for over 20 years and loved his job to the fullest"."He was a cherished colleague, a husband, a father, a grandfather and a best friend.
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