An NHS consultant who contracted coronavirus while on the frontlines of the battle against the virus has died in hospital at the age of just 55.
Amged El-Hawrani tested positive for coronavirus and as died at Leicester Royal Infirmary on Saturday evening, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton have said.
NHS England said Mr El-Hawrani was the first confirmed hospital frontline worker to die.
Colleagues have paid tribute to Amged El-Hawrani, who died at Leicester Royal Infirmary on Saturday evening after testing positive for Covid-19.
Mr El-Hawrani’s son Ashraf said: “Most of my Dad’s time was dedicated towards his family, and the rest of that time was dedicated towards his profession.
Medical staff with a patient at the back of ambulance outside St Thomas’ hospital
“He taught me the significance of respect and equality. He also stressed the importance of not worrying about the things I cannot control, which he displayed to me right up until the end of his life.
