Health workers “united in grief” were caught on camera as they were paying their respects to a deceased midwife who died from coronavirus.
The touching moment occurred at Princess Alexandra Hospital in England where a midwife named Lynsay Coventry was honored by her colleagues after her premature passing.
At just 54 years old, Coventry has passed away from COVID-19, prompting her coworkers to gather in the hallway and bow their heads in respect of her memory.
“This is what our maternity unit in Harlow looked like on Friday. My friends, work colleagues and work family all united in grief!” Rachael Marchant wrote as she shared the heartbreaking photo online.
“We stand apart to minimize spread but stand together in mourning the loss of our midwife. Part of us has been lost but we still go on with our work for you all.”
The midwife went on to beg people to stay at home and avoid going outside and potentially catching or spreading the novel coronavirus.
“I would give anything to stay home with my three children and stay away from this deadly virus, but I can’t. I hope you sleep well my beautiful friend. Until we meet again,” she added.
Coventry’s passing was also confirmed by the officials of the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust who said that the midwife “will be remembered for her professionalism and commitment.”
“It is with great sadness that I confirm the death of Lynsay Coventry, 54, a long-standing member of our maternity team who will be remembered for her professionalism and commitment to the women she supported,” Chief Executive Lance McCarthy expressed.
“(…) Lynsay had tested positive for Covid-19 and died on Thursday (April 2). She followed national guidance and self-isolated at home when she developed symptoms and was not at work in the time before her death. Our thoughts are with Lynsay’s family and friends at this sad time.”
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