Frontline NHS medic dies from coronavirus after treating patients with deadly bug
The physician stepped down as medical director of the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in 2016.
"Alfa was well-known at the trust for his passion for ensuring our patients received high quality care. He was a committed member of the team and is remembered fondly by many.Three other doctors have died after contracting Covid-19 - ear, nose and throat consultant Amged El-Hawrani, 55, Adil El Tayar, 63, an organ transplant specialist and Southend GP Dr Habib Zaidi.It comes as a
As the coronavirus crisis worsens in the UK, doctors and nurses have spoken out about the lack of personal protection equipment for hospital staff.Dr Samantha Batt-Rawden, from Doctors' Association UK, said: "At a time when the country is relying on frontline NHS staff, this is unforgivable." NHS staff have also expressed frustration they are being forced to self-isolate just as they are most needed, because tests are not available to show whether they are clear of the disease.
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