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Apr 2020

Last Updated: 29/04/2020

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'They told me I wouldn't be resuscitated' - Harrogate mayoress speaks about her battle with coronavirus

by Ami Miller Lifestyle Reporter

| 29 Apr, 2020

The Mayoress of Harrogate has overcome her battle with coronavirus, after two weeks in Harrogate hospital. She thanked hospital staff saying - 'I wouldn't be here now if it wasn't for them.'

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The Mayoress of Harrogate, April Martin came down with symptoms of coronavirus 5 weeks ago.

She isolated at home for 14 days after she started to get symptoms, but on the 16th day, she took a turn for the worse. She was admitted to Harrogate hospital where she tested positive for the virus.

April was taken to intensive care where she received treatment before she was moved to a ward where she stayed for 2 weeks. She told the Stray Ferret:

"I was otherwise fit and healthy, then on the 16th day I just couldn't go on any longer... it was very scary but the staff at Harrogate hospital were amazing. If it wasn't for them I wouldn't be here now."

The Mayor of Harrogate was not tested, however, he told the Stray Ferret that he did have mild symptoms of Covid-19 whilst they were isolating at home. He said:

"When they put April in the ambulance and asked if I wanted to come and say bye, I thought to myself this could be the last time I see my wife, it was a very dark moment."