A North West Ambulance Service paramedic has died after contracting Covid-19.
The health worker, whose family have asked not to be named, tragically passed away in hospital yesterday on Friday, April 17.
The paramedic was married with children and had worked for the ambulance service for a considerable number of years, it has been confirmed.
Daren Mochrie, chief executive of North West Ambulance Service, said staff are currently being supported through this “very sad time”.
In a statement, he said: “It is with great sadness that we share the news that North West Ambulance Service has lost a very dear colleague who contracted COVID-19.
“The paramedic, whose family has asked not to be named, sadly passed away yesterday (Friday 17 April) in hospital.
“Our colleague was married with children and had worked for the trust for a considerable number of years.
“On behalf of everyone here at NWAS, including our patients and the communities we serve, I would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family.
“We would also like to thank our NHS hospital colleagues for their professionalism and the compassionate care they have shown for our friend.
“This will deeply affect many people within the trust and we are supporting our staff during this very sad time.”
