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Kiwi nurse Jenny McGee has been nominated for a Pride of Britain award by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson for her efforts and care during her fight with Covid-19.
McGee and a fellow nurse Luis Pitarma from St Thomas’ Hospital in London were featured in his nomination of the hospital staff caring for him.
“I want to thank the brilliant team at St Thomas’ Hospital who saved my life, and there were many of them, but I want to nominate two nurses in particular Luis and Jenny,” Johnson said in a prerecorded video. with his fiancee Carrie Symonds.
“It’s thanks to you that not only is Boris still here, but we are proud parents of our sweet baby,” Symonds said. The couple welcomed the birth of their son weeks after Johnson’s recovery.
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The Pride of Britain Awards celebrate the accomplishments of notable individuals who “make our world a better place,” according to the website. Members of the public can nominate people they think deserve recognition.
Johnson contracted Covid-19 in April and was transferred to St Thomas Hospital. He was in the hospital for a week and spent three nights in intensive care while being treated for Covid-19. McGee, originally from Invercargill, was one of the nurses who cared for him.
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Nurse Jenny McGee, who was mentioned personally by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson for her care, having coffee when she visited Dunedin in February.
After leaving the hospital, he publicly thanked “Jenny from Invercargill” for staying by his side while he was in the hospital and said he owed his life to the medical staff.
Thank you to each and every one of you for your care, your compassion and your kindness. You are the beating heart of our nation, ”he said in the nomination video.
Johnson also nominated the broader NHS organization. “I experienced first-hand the courage and dedication of our front-line NHS workers, our doctors and nurses … they have saved the lives of thousands of people,” he said.
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson welcomed Kiwi nurse Jenny McGee, who was among the healthcare professionals who saved his life during his battle for Covid-19.
McGee has worked in London for about nine years and is over 30 years old. His mother Caroline McGee previously told him Things her daughter is an “exceptionally kind person” and a very dedicated nurse.
Johnson welcomed McGee at 10 Downing Street in July to catch up with a cup of tea. She was joined by other medical professionals who cared for the prime minister while he was in hospital.
