Chinedu Ekwunife died at Ipswich Hospital aged 35 after a two-and-a-half month battle with the virus. The father-of-one, who was born in Nigeria, died with his wife by his side. According to the Ipswich Star, Chinedu was re-admitted to intensive care on April 6 after a relapse in his condition. "We are going to do our best to look after your young family and uphold your legacy." In a fundraising page for his family, he said: "Chinedu was a great fighter and did everything possible to stay alive for his young family but God had his own plans for him.

Source: Daily Mirror June 27, 2020 02:32 UTC