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A midwife, originally from Hong Kong . A hospital cleaner who was a nurse. A retired village GP, carried out on the care for his patients.

thousands of People in the UK now have employees died with the coronavirus, including doctors, nurses, surgeons and other NHS.

The government says it will have 27 verified Death of NHS staff during the pandemic. But Others , including retired employees, who worked within the NHS (National Health Service, have also died.

Here are some of their stories are.

Dr. Peter Do, 62

father-of-two-Dr-Peter-Do-was a "super-hero-dad," his sons said in a statement.

Dr.--worked to Do as an associate specialist in neuro-rehabilitation at The Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading for More Than 21 years. on the 13th of April.

"To us, he was simply The Best person we know and we miss him Every Day ," they added.

Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong, 28

Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong, was for five years in the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital .

their baby daughter was delivered successfully and a hospital trust spokeswoman said they were in "very good". A colleague said She had "devoted her life to the NHS as a nurse".

Ms Agyapong was hospitalized on 7. April after She tested positive for Covid-19 Two Days earlier.

Maureen Ellington

grandma Maureen Ellington, who was in her early 60s, at Southmead hospital in Bristol, as an assistant in the healthcare sector.

her Family called her "kid-hearted, lively, caring and always cheerful", and added: "would you have joined the light in any room. You will always be in our hearts. "

Mrs. Ellington died on 12 April. She had worked for the NHS for More Than 25 years.

Cheryl Williams

Cheryl Williams, a municipality, a housekeeper, was "a lynchpin of the care, comfort and compassion," North Middlesex University Hospital, said.

In a statement, said That She had the care of the patient's "irreplaceable". "Your Family , friends and colleagues at the North Middlesex University Hospital will be added to you miss to describe More Than words," it is.

Josiane Zauma Ebonja Ekoli, 55

The mother-of-five admitted to the Leeds General Infirmary, a hospital where She worked was, last Tuesday after falling ill.

An Agency nurse in Harrogate District Hospital with More Than 30 years of experience, She died on 13 April. "It meant everything to be a nurse, you will do it, as long as I remember," Her Daughter Naomie said.

Leilani Medel

Mrs Medel, originally from the Philippines, lived in Bridgend, South Wales , and was on A Number of local hospitals.

"Leilani Medel was said only a nurse, She was A Mother , a wife, and our friend," Rhian Eccleshare, director of nursing at the Cardiff-based Hoop-Recruitment,.

"you never had a bad word about anyone, and was so passionate about their work. Her smile was contagious and She had the kindest of souls. "

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Ms Dias, who has been at the Weston General Hospital in North Somerset , was said to be a "valued and popular colleague", colleagues.

Weston-Super-Mare Association of Malayalees also acknowledged. In a post of Facebook, said: "Our deepest sympathy and prayers for you and your Family , (Amarante slides) will deeply be missed. "

Melujean Ballesteros, 60

Originally from the Philippines, Ms. Ballesteros loved her work as a nurse," her son, Rainier said.

her two sons, Rainier and Bryan, both of them live in the Philippines, and Ms. Ballesteros in the UK lived with Her Husband , Luis, 64. She was admitted to St Mary's hospital in Paddington, London , on 10 April, But died Two Days later.

Kevin Smith

Kev, as he was known to friends and colleagues," was famous for his warm personality, hard work and compassion," Richard Parker , chief executive at Doncaster and Bassetlaw teaching hospitals, said.

Mr. Smith, a plaster technician at Doncaster Royal Infirmary", was a valued member of The Team for over 35 years". Mr Parker said he was "absolutely heartbroken" to share The News of his Death .

Elbert Rico

Mr. Rico worked as a porter at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, after his move to the UK from the Philippines in the year 2004. Married to a nurse in The Hospital , he was "popular and hard working", colleagues said.

His daughter, Carla, to set-up a GoFundMe page for his funeral, which raised £12,000 in A Day . "He would be said to be walking around The Hospital with a smile on his face, and very rarely call in sick from work," She Said .

Oscar King Jr

Mr. King Jr was also a porter at the John Radcliffe Hospital and is also originally from the Philippines. to have

He believed, worked in The Hospital for 10 Years and has been described as a "beloved friend, loving husband and devoted father" to his 10-year-old daughter.

Sara Trollope, 51

The mother of four was a matron at Hillingdon Hospital, where they cared for elderly patients with Mental Health problems and dementia. On Saturday, the confidence of her Death was confirmed at Watford General Hospital .

Her Husband , Gary, said She devoted herself to her Family - to her daughters, Gemma and Freya, and two sons, Kyle and Michael.

"Sara had the unbeatable combination of kindness, selflessness, and total determination to make things right for the patients," Mr colleague, Dr. Paul Hopper added.

Donna Campbell

Ms Campbell, A Mother of two, was a "treasured" employee, could have said "light-space-with her contagious laugh and bubbly personality", colleagues.

"She was singing and often dancing, entertaining patients and staff, so That everyone can smile," they added. Ms Campbell was a worker, a healthcare support at the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff.

She died at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff on 10 April.

Donald Suelto

colleagues said The Nurse who loved originally from the Philippines and worked at the Hammersmith Hospital in west London , "of his NHS job."

in the Last month, he changed his Facebook profile a picture of him wearing a protective mask emblazoned with The Words : "I can't stay home, I'm a health worker. "

He died after he was in self-isolation with coronavirus symptoms, a friend and colleague, said The Nurse .

Barbara Moore , 54

The grandmother, who worked at The Royal Liverpool University Hospital , was said to be a "unsung hero" of your local NHS trust.

their task was to make arrangements so That the patient can safely leave The Hospital , after The Most of your career as a care worker for People with disabilities.

"Barbara was a much loved wife, mum, grandma, sister, aunt, friend and beautiful person," her Family said. "She loved Nothing More than spending precious time with your Family . "

Gareth Roberts Mr. Roberts worked as a nurse in the Cardiff and Vale health board

A grandfather, Gareth Roberts had worked as a nurse in locations on the Cardiff and Vale health board since the 1980s. He had retired in December 2014, before returning to work in January 2015.

the Board said, while employees said he was a "kind and helpful person".

Mr Roberts, died at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil .

Julie Omar, 52

Julie Omar had worked as a sister on ward 14 at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, and was also previously with the Trauma Team in Worcestershire Royal Hospital.

She was a "much-loved member" of his nursing team, said the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, and a "".

She died At Home on 10 April, and She leaves behind a husband, Laith, and an adult daughter.

Abdul Mabud Chowdhury, 53, Dr. Chowdhury was described by Family and friends as "compassionate" and "caring,"

A married father-of-two, Dr. Chowdhury is a consultant urologist at the Homerton University Hospital in East London .

the workers already in "such pain" if he wrote an appeal to the government on Facebook, warning about a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the NHS.

"He wrote That post was, while he replied in this condition only because of how much he cared about his employees," his son.

"He was so caring, he call'd to us very often to his house," friend of The Family and other doctor Golam Rahat Khan said.

Dr. Chowdhury died on 8. April.

Dr. Edmond Adedeji, 62 Dr Adedeji was a father-of-three and had also worked for three grandchildren

Dr. Edmond Adedeji as a Deputy Registrar in The Emergency Department of Great Western Hospital in Swindon, Wiltshire.

"He's dead, do a job he loved, to serve Others , before they said to themselves," His Family said in a statement.

The Hospital 's chief executive added That he was a "respected and well-liked member of The Team ".

Dr. Adedeji died on April 8. April.

Elsie Sazuze

The nursing home nurse the sick At Home , in Birmingham, before it was a hospital,

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Source of news: bbc.com