Britain's centenarian fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore in hospital with COVID-19

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Britain's centenarian fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore in hospital with COVID-19

 

FILE PHOTO: Captain Sir Tom Moore smiles as he launches his autobiography book 'Tomorrow will be a Good Day' at his home in Milton Keynes, Britain September 17, 2020. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British centenarian Captain Tom Moore, who raised millions of pounds for the health service by walking laps of his garden in last year's lockdown, has been admitted to hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, his daughter said on Sunday.

 

The World War Two veteran caught the public's imagination in April, just before his 100th birthday, when he was filmed doing laps with the help of a walking frame around his garden in the village of Marston Moretaine, north of London.

 

He hoped to raise 1,000 pounds. Instead, he raised more than 30 million ($41 million) for the National Health Service, broke two Guinness world records, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth, scored a No. 1 single, wrote an autobiography and helped set up a charity.

 

"I wanted to update everybody that today ... my father was admitted to hospital," his daughter, Hannah Ingram-Moore, said on Twitter.

 

"Over the last few weeks he was being treated for pneumonia and last week tested positive for COVID-19. He was at home with us until today when he needed additional help with his breathing. He is being treated in a ward, although he is not in ICU (intensive care unit)," she said.

 

She said he had been receiving "remarkable" medical care in the past few weeks. The family knew the staff at Bedford Hospital would do all they could to make him comfortable and "hopefully return home as soon as possible", she added.

 

Britain has vaccinated nearly 9 million people against the coronavirus, with the over-80s in one of the top priority groups. But Sky News quoted a family representative as saying Moore had not yet received a vaccine because he was being treated for pneumonia.

 

His hospitalisation prompted an outpouring of support.

 

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Twitter his thoughts were with Moore and his family. "You've inspired the whole nation, and I know we are all wishing you a full recovery."

 

Opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer also wished him well, saying: "The whole nation hopes you get well soon @captaintommoore. You've been an inspiration to us all throughout this crisis."

 

($1 = 0.7294 pounds)

 

(Reporting by Elizabeth Piper; Editing by Edmund Blair and Peter Graff)

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2021-02-01

 

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[Somtamnication]

No no no. This can't be. Why aren't they taking care of the elderly over there?

[Odysseus123]

30 minutes ago, Somtamnication said:

No no no. This can't be. Why aren't they taking care of the elderly over there?

Geez...read the OP.

 

All the best to Captain Moore.

Edited January 31, 2021 by Odysseus123

[shackleton]

Well Captain Tom Moore will be in good hands medical care wise

With the NHS

At least the UK government are giving the elderly and sick priority 

With the corivirus vaccine when needed 

Maybe some Countries should follow this  priority list as well 

Good luck to Captain Tom Moore on a speedy recovery

[MikeN]

It is a bit worrying that he has been in hospital with pneumonia for weeks, and then tests positive for COVID last week, so he apparently gets COVID in hospital !

[nauseus]

32 minutes ago, MikeN said:

It is a bit worrying that he has been in hospital with pneumonia for weeks, and then tests positive for COVID last week, so he apparently gets COVID in hospital !

 

It is worrying anyway but as the story goes, he was being treated at home, not hospital. Please be well soon Sir Tom.

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[ThailandRyan]

Sending many prayers to Captain Tom. Heal quickly so they can promote you to Major Tom, and ground control will be calling you...

[Caldera]

Just this once I will agree with Boris Johnson and wish Sir Tom a full and speedy recovery as well.

 

A truly remarkable guy, hopefully he's got a good few more years left in him!

 

[Tug]

Wishing you a speedy recovery captain Tom you have been and are a fine example of a human beeing you are in my thoughts 

[Salerno]

RIP Sir Tom, you had a good innings.

 

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Captain Sir Tom Moore, the World War II veteran who raised millions for Britain's National Health Service (NHS) in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, has died after contracting the virus.

 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-03/captain-sir-tom-moore-dies-coronavirus-aged-100-nhs-uk/13110834 

 

 

[chickenslegs]

Sadly, Captain Sir Tom Moore has died.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-55881753

 

 

[nauseus]

I see he has passed. So sad. An excellent innings, whatever. Well done. Bless you, Sir Tom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[welshguy]

R.I.P.  Captain Sir Tom Moore.

 

The best of Britain, An inspiration to all.

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[Tug]

Rip sir Tom you led by deed and example a fine run a life to be admired thankyou sir 

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UK's record-breaking fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore dies aged 100

By Guy Faulconbridge and Michael Holden

 

Captain Sir Tom Moore speaks as he launches his autobiography book 'Tomorrow will be a Good Day' at his home in Milton Keynes, Britain September 17, 2020. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez/Files

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Captain Tom Moore, the British World War Two veteran who raised millions of pounds for health service workers on the frontline of the battle against the coronavirus, has died aged 100 after contracting COVID-19, his family said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204465-uks-record-breaking-fundraiser-captain-sir-tom moore dies-aged-100/

 

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