Captain Tom died today

[Romilly]

I found this very sad news.
He had a loving family who cared for him - how on earth did he get coronvirus?
FS

That's what I was wondering

Sounds like he caught it in Hospital:-(

[LizzieL]

I found this very sad news.
He had a loving family who cared for him - how on earth did he get coronvirus?
FS

That's what I was wondering

Sounds like he caught it in Hospital:-(

According to tweet from his daughter he was only admitted to hospital after he had tested positive and had breathing difficulties.

see news report linked on initial post in this thread

[Romilly]

He tested negative when he was initially admitted, but positive when he was discharged home. He was then re- admitted for help with his breathing.

And so he acquired COVID-19 in hospital. How sad..

Romilly.

[heywood]

His family were allowed to be with him and it was stated that he was reminiscing and laughing with them that day - something to be thankful for and a great comfort, I am sure.

[John915]

Good afternoon,

The first report said that he was in hospital with brochitis. So was on a normal medical ward. After testing positive he was kept on that ward and not taken to a covid ward.

I take it from that that he was in a private rm not a multi occupancy rm. That is why his family could be with him.

John915

[LizzieL]

He tested negative when he was initially admitted, but positive when he was discharged home. He was then re- admitted for help with his breathing.

And so he acquired COVID-19 in hospital. How sad..

Romilly.

I hadn't see that he'd actually been in hospital twice - thanks for clarifying. Hospital acquired infection is alarmingly high in some areas

https://www.hsj.co.uk/patient-safety/covid-infections-caught-in-hospital-up-by-half-in-a-week/7029320.article

[Viktoria]

Clapping for Sir Tom at six O’Clock today.
Viktoria.

[heywood]

I have lit a candle and will remember Captain Tom for his humour, inspiration, example and courage. What a lovely man.
I will also remember those 100,000 plus people who have died, who will also have led useful, loving lives and will be dearly missed.

[BumbleB]

Well, at least one other couple joined us.     And I could hear faint clapping in the distance!