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COVID-19 infection and was struggling to breathe when she was told she would have to wait upwards of 20 hours in a Prince Edward Island emergency room to receive medical care.The Charlottetown resident tested positive for the coronavirus just before the July 1 long weekend, and a few days into her illness, she began wheezing and couldn’t breathe.When she arrived by ambulance at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in Charlottetown — P.E.I.’s largest hospital — paramedics had planned to take her into a back room, as she was sick with COVID-19. But there was no room.

Concertgoers in Hong Kong were left stunned when a suspended video screen fell onto the stage injuring two dancers at a performance by the popular Cantopop boyband Mirror on Thursday night.

coronavirus victims. The former British colony has reached a record of 361,000 confirmed cases in the past 14 days, with many hospitals and clinics stretching their maximum load to take in patients.Video shared on social media shows ambulances queuing up outside hospitals where patients are lying on stretchers at the car park.Nurses and doctors in protective gear and visors are seen tending the patients as first-aid workers unload more patients at the parking bay.David Chan Kwok-shing, a representative of the Hospital Authority Employees Alliance, told South China Morning Post that the medical system is "completely overwhelmed".In the past week, at least three public mortuaries had reached 90% capacity as an exponential rise in infections brought a record number of death.Pictures taken inside Queen Elizabeth Hospital reveal dozens of body bags being put in the A&E department where patients are waiting to be assessed.Want all the latest shocking news and views from all over the world straight into your inbox?We've got the best royal scoops, crime dramas and breaking stories - all delivered in that Daily Star style you love.Our great newsletters will give you all you need to know, from hard news to that bit of glamour you need every day. They'll drop straight into your inbox and you can unsubscribe whenever you like.You can sign up here - you won't regret it...In some areas, two body bags are placed on one stretcher to make space to fill up more bodies.Another photo shows a doctor in white protective robe, accompanied by a nurse, pushing a body to an outdoor tent.Local media reported that some funeral parlous refused to accept bodies of coronavirus patients while officials stepped up the process of cremation.For more

A Renfrew man awarded an MBE for running the government’s Lighthouse covid testing mega lab has admitted the job has “taken over his life”.

A dad described by doctors as "one of the sickest Covid patients we’ve ever seen" has learnt to walk again after spending nearly a year in hospital.

Covid on a night out with her boyfriend. Shreece Ford, from Castle Vale, Birmingham, passed away at Queen Elizabeth Hospital earlier this month after spending several weeks in intensive care.She leaves behind her three-year-old daughter Realle, BirminghamLive reports.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!A mum-of-three tragically died at her home after a mental health crisis team allegedly didn’t show up to her emergency appointment on August 12.Natasha Adams’ lifeless body was sadly found by neighbours the next day – hours before the crisis team eventually turned up, Natasha’s family claim.The 25-year-old, from Solihull, went to A&E at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital the day before her death because of extreme anxiety, reports Birmingham Live.Her family say the mental health staff arranged for a home visit on the Thursday but didn’t show up until the Friday – by which time it was too late.Speaking about her daughter’s mental health, Natasha’s heartbroken mum, Marie, said: "She had

coronavirus -stricken patients The doctor, who work at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, told how staff often work 12.5 hour shifts in full PPE and often miss breaks.He has put out an appeal through Hampers for Heroes, a charity set up to try to help frontline workers at the hospital, for coffee and snacks to help keep exhausted staff going. The doctor, who has asked to remain anonymous, told Birmingham Live : "Pre- Covid we had the largest ICU in Europe and have now doubled our capacity and tripled our staffing.

A mum-of-eight who was forced to leave her kids at home after being rushed to hospital with coronavirus said she 'thought she was going to die'.

A man battling cancer fears he will die after vital surgery has been delayed with no rescheduled date because of the coronavirus pandemic.

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Meanwhile, a frontline health care worker from the long-term care sector is expected to be the first person to receive a vaccine shot in a clinic held at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown.Health officials in Newfoundland and Labrador are expected to release more details today on the clinic planned for St.

A grandfather-of-11 says he is living with a 'ticking timebomb' after his life-saving cancer operation has been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 cases in Canada’s smallest province continued to climb on Tuesday as Prince Edward Island reported its ninth case in the past 10 days.Dr. Heather Morrison, the province’s chief medical officer of health, told media on Tuesday that the new case is an essential worker who had recently travelled internationally.The individual is in his 30s and has been self-isolating since he arrived back to the Island, Morrison said.She confirmed that the new case is not related to the cluster identified last week and is not related to the cases recently identified at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown.

Thank you to the staff of Kings Lynn Ambulance, Queen Elizabeth Hospital for welcoming The Duke of Cambridge to their ambulance station, and sharing so candidly their experiences over recent months in responding to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Duke heard from the crew about their impact on mental health and wellbeing, the support they have received from members of the public and local businesses, as well as help from volunteering networks.

Prince William has revealed he can't wait for the end of coronavirus lockdown so Brits can go down to their local boozer for a pint. The Prince revealed how much he looks forward to pubs reopening as he paid a visit to thank frontline NHS heroes on Tuesday.

Both Prince William and Prince Charles made their official returns to in-person royal engagements today. William visited the King's Lynn Ambulance Station at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, while Charles and his wife, Duchess Camilla, met with staff members at the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.Select members of the royal family began their transition back to in-person royal duties today.

NHS staff lined the streets to give a poignant send-off to a "dedicated" frontline nurse and his parents who tragically all died of coronavirus.

Phil May rose to fame as the lead singer of band The Pretty Things, with songs like A Thousand Ages From the Sun, Midnight to Six Man and Walking Through My Dreams. Management for the band has released a statement announcing Phil died this morning at the Queen Elizabeth hospital, Kings Lynn.The statement read: "Phil May passed away at 7.05am on Friday 15 May at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn, Norfolk.

A hospital worker says he fears he will be sacked after a row which broke out when he demanded PPE.

The managing director of a Hamilton law firm says he can’t thank the NHS enough for saving his life during the coronavirus crisis.

A doctor who warned the Prime Minister that NHS staff didn't have enough personal protective equipment (PPE) has died from coronavirus.

A “cheeky” lost dog found it’s way into the Queen Elizabeth Hospital during the coronavirus lockdown.

A woman whose partner is lying in intensive care having caught coronavirus is urging the UK to wake up to the dangers it poses.

The coronavirus could be spreading through petrol pumps, according to reported claims by a senior nurse.

Rihanna is looking to support the people of Barbados amid the growing coronavirus pandemic.