By Charlotte Webster-
The Nhs is mourning the heart breaking death of Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong, who worked as a nurse on a general ward at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital for five years, died on Sunday.
In one of the saddest stories of Nhs deaths due to the coronavirus, Agapong’s baby was delivered successfully and is doing well, according to the hospital.
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The Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said that Ms Agyapong tested positive on 5 April and was admitted to the hospital where she worked on 7 April. The nurse, who had been working until at least 12 March, well into her third trimester, was on a general ward which has since been converted to treat coronavirus, Channel 4 News reported.
Colleagues at Luton and Dunstable Hospital said Mary was “a fabulous nurse, and a great example of what we stand for”. An internal email to staff explained the decision to perform an emergency cesarean was taken after Mary’s condition deteriorated. The late nurse appeared to be showing signs of improving but her symptoms later deteriorated and she passed away on Sunday.
Rhoda Asiedu and Gloria Gyan has set up a fundraiser in her name for her husband and daughter, which has so far raised more than £20,000. Its original target was £2,000. On the fundraising page, they said: “Mary was a blessing to everyone she came across and her love, care and sincerity will be irreplaceable.
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“You will forever be in our hearts Mary. Your memories are still with us and we will cherish them forever until we meet again. We will forever miss you.”
“Mary worked here for five years and was a highly valued and loved member of our team, a fantastic nurse and a great example of what we stand for in this trust.
“She tested positive for Covid-19 after being tested on April 5 and was admitted to the hospital on April 7.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Mary’s family and friends at this sad time.
“We ask that the family’s privacy is respected at this time.” One former colleague said Ms Agyapong had “devoted her life to the NHS as a nurse”.
Renai Mcinerney wrote: “Sister Mary was my colleague, I worked alongside her for a few years.
“She deserves her family to be looked after, after she devoted her life to the NHS as a nurse.
“It’s time to look out/after our own and return the selflessness persona Mary carried and give something so small, but so big to her family in this time of need. RIP sister Mary!”Caitlin Green posted: “So sorry to Mary’s family and friends for her loss.
The Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said that Ms Agyapong tested positive on 5 April and was admitted to the hospital where she worked on 7 April. The nurse, who had been working until at least 12 March, well into her third trimester, was on a general ward which has since been converted to treat coronavirus, Channel 4 News reported.
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