The 84-year-old Northumberland care home resident who has beaten coronavirus

A Northumberland care home resident who beat Covid-19 is now fit and well.
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Margaret Douglas was among 95 per cent of residents at The Grange Nursing Home in Warkworth who caught coronavirus.

Sadly, five residents lost their lives but the 84-year-old mother-of-three has made a strong recovery.

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Her initial symptoms were a persistent dry cough and loss of appetite.

The Grange Nursing Home in Warkworth.The Grange Nursing Home in Warkworth.
The Grange Nursing Home in Warkworth.

Nursing home manager Liz Atkinson said: “Margaret is very happy that she recovered from Covid-19 as she loves her three sons and their families very much.

"She was back to her normal self in a few weeks sitting reading her books and watching what is going on with everyone else.”

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“It was very upsetting and disheartening to hear what he said,” said Liz.

Margaret Douglas celebrates beating Covid-19 with Selina McNamara and Leigh Hearons.Margaret Douglas celebrates beating Covid-19 with Selina McNamara and Leigh Hearons.
Margaret Douglas celebrates beating Covid-19 with Selina McNamara and Leigh Hearons.

The Grange has been Covid-recovered since June 9.

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