Sheffield's 'most poorly coronavirus patient' leaves hospital after four month battle with the deadly bug

Brian Rogers, from Stocksbridge, developed breathlessness and a chesty cough after lockdown came into force in March.

The 67-year-old initially put his symptoms down to cutting down trees in the garden- but ten days later, he was admitted to hospital with coronavirus.

Brian’s family were ‘repeatedly’ told he wouldn’t make it through the night as he drifted in and out of a coma.

But after undergoing a tracheotomy, his condition began to improve and he was removed from a mechanical ventilator.

Four months later, today (Thursday, September 3) he’ll finally be allowed home to his family.

Daughter Sarah Rogers, 31, thanked the community for supporting the family along with NHS staff ‘with the whole of our hearts’ for saving her dad’s life.

She said: “We owe everything to the NHS. They not only saved his life, but they held his hand when we couldn’t, they fed him, clothed him, cleaned him, made him smile and laugh.

"They found groundbreaking ways to tackle this horrific disease and they are continuing to provide support to my dad when he leaves their care in hospital.

"The members of the NHS had immense courage into the unknown when this monster came to Britain.

"They are heroes. Words are never enough but I hope they know just how grateful we are to their service.

"Every Thursday was our way of connecting with the hundreds of claps and bangs on pans and car horns to thank the NHS for fighting this virus, and personally keeping our dad alive."

Sarah added: “I wanted to share his story for for those whon are in limbo waiting to see if their loved one will live or die, and for those that are battling through.

"You are not alone. There are lots of people going through a battle, whether in recovery or just at the start.”

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