NHS nurse who battled coronavirus alongside Boris Johnson in same intensive care ward dies of deadly bug - this is heartbreaking
A HERO nurse who fought for his life alongside Boris Johnson in intensive care has died from coronavirus.
The NHS nurse was. being treated for COVID-19 at St Thomas’, where he was said to be "one of the sickest patients"The married father died on April 24 after spending three weeks in intensive care at St Thomas' Hospital in London. The NHS nurse, who worked in a care home in Bagshot, Surrey, was said to have been "one of the sickest patients" on the ward as he fought for life.Mr Zuniga was in the process of applying for his wife, Edith, to join him in England before he was struck down by the deadlyMr Zuniga's cousin Christian, who is also a nurse, said: "Larni was a true professional, who touched the lives of many.
"He worked hard and he battled hard times of not seeing his family just to ensure a comfortable life for them."He had so many unfulfilled dreams concerning his family due to this early demise but with the little we can give at least would help to alleviate some of their concerns.""You touched the lives of the people around you and made us so proud of you. You are the best dad! Thank you for all the sacrifices for our family.
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