Proud hospital matron who posed with Boris Johnson loses life to coronavirus

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A close friend of the 'devoted' health worker said the job that she loved so much ended up costing her life

A hospital matron who once posed proudly in her ward alongside Boris Johnson was yesterday named as one of the NHS heroes who lost their lives trying to save others.

She wrote online: “Sara cared very much about her patients and staff and completely loved her job. Sadly it was this job that cost her life. Mr Johnson posted the snap on his personal website last April. He wrote: “It was really inspiring to meet with these committed teams who do such fantastic work providing a safe and therapeutic supportive environment for those that need it.

Son Kyle wrote: “You gave up your life looking after so many people. It’s just so unfair you’ve been taken away from us... I encourage everybody to please stay inside.Two Filipino nurses have also made the ultimate sacrifice. Leilani Dayrit, 47, suffered from asthma but gave 16 years to the NHS. She worked at St Cross Hospital in Rugby, Warks, and died at home on Tuesday.

She was re- membered as “a warrior”.Wales also lost a nurse. Grandad Gareth Roberts had worked for the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board since the 1980s. The organisation said he was “extremely popular”.

 

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