Mancunian granddad beats coronavirus and says emotional goodbye to NHS staff

With everything that’s going on at the moment, it’s nice to have a bit of positivity in our lives.

And we’ve got a big dose of it right here, with the story of a Mancunian granddad who has successfully beaten coronavirus and is now at home with his wife.

Ewart Lockton was taken to North Manchester General Hospital with ‘covid positive pneumonia’, where he stayed for two weeks while he recovered. 

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The 87-year-old overcame the virus this week, and is now finishing his recovery at home with his wife.

His granddaughter Sophie Edwards took to Facebook to share the amazing update, with a lot of people liking, commenting and sharing the good news.

Sophie wrote on Facebook: “We all need to hear some positive stories…

“This is my 87 year old Grandpa saying goodbye to staff at North Manchester Hospital where he’s been for 2 weeks with Covid Positive Pneumonia. He’s now finishing his recovery where he belongs, at home with my Grandma!

“Thank you to everyone for all their kindness and support through a difficult time and most of all…..thanks to the NHS!!”

Brilliant, well done Ewart!