Dr David Weir, who was in his sixties, had worked for the NHS in North Manchester for 30 years, before moving to East Lancashire during the pandemic
A dedicated and respected respiratory doctor who went on the frontline to fight coronavirus has died from the illness.
Dr David Weir, who was in his sixties, had worked for the NHS in North Manchester for 30 years, before moving to East Lancashire during the pandemic.
He died from Covid-19 in December and is among 216 healthcare workers who have passed away from it.
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust chief executive Kevin McGee led tributes to Dr Weir today.
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“We are in awe of the tireless efforts of all NHS workers currently battling this evil virus. “We would sincerely like to thank the incredible ICU team at East Surrey Hospital for their world-class, compassionate care. “Our thoughts are also with his emergency department colleagues, whom he considered his second family. “A huge hole has been left in our hearts. We love you, forever and always.”
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