Tribute paid to hospital staff member who died after testing positive for COVID-19

The Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in King’s Lynn has paid tribute to one of its healthcare assistants who has died after contracting COVID-19.

A statement listed as by Caroline Shaw, CEO and Professor Steve Barnett, chairman for The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn was released today (Monday).

It said: “Everyone at QEH is today coming to terms with the devastating news that one of our own healthcare assistants has died after testing positive for COVID-19.

“The whole family at QEH is deeply saddened at losing Chrissie Emerson who was such a valued colleague, and much-loved wife to Michael and cherished mother and grandmother.

“We have been in touch with Chrissie’s family to extend our condolences on behalf of everyone at QEH and to offer appropriate support. We have informed our staff about this upsetting news and offered support to those who knew and worked closely with Chrissie.

“We have a range of support and counselling services available to our staff to support them during this incredibly difficult time during which we continue to focus on delivering safe care to our patients and maximising support for our staff who are working in conditions that are difficult and challenging for everyone.”