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Couple who spent wedding anniversary in hospital thank staff
A couple who spent their eighth wedding anniversary in SLOT hospital together after they both contracted Covid-19 have thanked staff for saving their lives.
Peter and Sheila Kirkup were admitted to Sunderland Royal Hospital within days of each other earlier this year.
“We just didn’t think we were going to come out, that’s how bad it was,” said Mr Kirkup, 67.
Mrs Kirkup, 58, spent three days in intensive care after her condition deteriorated.
“It was very emotional but I am just so happy that we are both here together and alive,” she said
The pair kept in touch via Facetime during their hospital stay and to celebrate their anniversary, staff arranged for the couple to have their hospital meals together.
Mr and Mrs Kirkup were discharged together six weeks ago.
“It’s all thanks to the staff at Sunderland Royal, they were fantastic. We owe them. They saved our lives and we’re just full of gratitude to them,” said Mr Kirkup.
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