Take a look at this amazing nurse now - four months after she began her recuperation from Covid-19

Millie Magadlela spent three days on a ventilator as she fought the coronavirus in the critical care unit of the University Hospital of North Tees, the very hospital she works at.

Video footage of her being wheeled out of the ward to a round of applause from medical staff went viral online, prompting national media interest, including a live interview on ‘Good Morning Britain’.

Now she is back at work and Millie said: “I am thrilled to be back after four long months at home recovering. Although a bit apprehensive about how my first day back would be, I can say it has been lovely to get back into a routine and I have loved seeing all my colleagues and friends.

“I had a warm welcome on the ward by everyone. They were all so happy to see me back saying ‘You look amazing’ and ‘You look great!’. That made my day and my anxiety started to ease and I became more relaxed.

“To be back at work has given me a huge boost for my mental, physical and emotional health.

“I was a bit tired when I got home at the end of the shift and I had already been informed by our Occupational Health Team that I would feel a little more tired due to post COVID-19 fatigue.

“I would like to thank everyone who supported me before and during my illness. The medical staff who cared for me, my friends, family and colleagues who stood by me and for the hundreds of lovely comments on social media from people I have not met but all wished me well.”

Deepak Dwarakanath, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust’s Medical Director, said: “Welcome back Millie!

“We are thrilled Millie has recovered and is now back with us, doing the job she has some 40 years’ experience in. Millie is a highly valued and skilled nurse and I know the whole Trust joins me in welcoming her back ‘home’.”

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