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Coronavirus Scotland: Scots dad describes coronavirus like 'breathing through straw' after 14-day fight for life on ventilator
25.04.2020 - 07:13 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A dad who was on a ventilator for 14 days while he battled coronavirus has thanked healthcare heroes for saving his life.
Robbie Purdie spent more than two weeks in intensive care at Dumfries Infirmary after being struck down by Covid-19.
He’s now back home with wife Fiona and children Euan, 18, and 15-year-old Caitlin.
But he said it’s only thanks to hospital staff that he’s still alive.
“They are true heroes and I will forever be grateful to each and every one of them,” Robbie said.
The 57-year-old
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08.05.2020 / 22:19
Coronavirus Scotland: Three men charged after airspace above Glasgow's NHS Louisa Jordan hospital breached
Three men have been charged after allegedly breaching airspace restrictions - by flying drones over Glasgow's emergency coronavirus hospital.
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08.05.2020 / 16:41
Tragic Scots farmer crushed to death by truck could have survived if he wore seatbelt
A prominent farmer who was crushed to death under a 6.6 ton vehicle could have survived if he had been wearing a seatbelt, a sheriff has ruled.
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08.05.2020 / 07:17
Scots mum in tears after finding grandparents’ sweet wartime love letters
Katy Barrett cherishes her grandparents’ wartime love letters that reveal their mutual devotion and also give an insight into life in the run-up to VE Day.
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06.05.2020 / 15:05
Coronavirus Scotland: New figures reveal almost half of Ayrshire COVID-19 deaths took place in care homes
A total of 192 Ayrshire and Arran residents have died as a result of contracting coronavirus.
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01.05.2020 / 16:47
Scots dad beats coronavirus and collapses with joy daughter as surprises him as he leaves hospital
A Scots dad who beat coronavirus collapsed with joy when his daughter surprised him as he left hospital.
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01.05.2020 / 15:45
Can plumbers and electricians still work in Scots homes during coronavirus lockdown?
During lockdown, you may find yourself with leaky pipes or dodgy heating.
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01.05.2020 / 07:49
Scots amputee dad walks to prepare for son's wedding day in inspiring video
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29.04.2020 / 07:11
Isolating Scots grandad to make 40 mile trek around garden dressed as a gnome
A Scots grandad is walking at least 40 miles round his own garden- dressed as a gnome.
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28.04.2020 / 23:45
Scots great-gran to be reunited with family after coronavirus battle in hospital
A Glasgow great-gran is set to be reunited with her family after battling coronavirus in hospital for a number of weeks.
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28.04.2020 / 20:29
Scots mum warns of rash and bloodshot eyes after teen son falls critically ill with coronavirus
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28.04.2020 / 15:11
Coronavirus Scotland: 70 more Scots die from virus as death toll reaches 1,332
A total of 1,332 Scots have now died of coronavirus in hospital, an increase of 70 from Monday.
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27.04.2020 / 15:21
Coronavirus Scotland: 13 more Scots die from virus as death toll reaches 1,262
1,262 Scots have now died from coronavirus in Scotland, an increase of 13 since Sunday.
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25.04.2020 / 07:13
Mum of Scots tot born weighing less than 3lbs urges people to 'stay at home'
Tiny Georgia Thomas was born 11 weeks early weighing less than three pounds but she has a big message for the world – Stay At Home.
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21.04.2020 / 16:39
Coronavirus Scotland: 70 more Scots die as confirmed COVID-19 fatalities approaches 1,000
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20.04.2020 / 16:29
Coronavirus Scotland: Today's figures show 915 Scots confirmed dead while number of Ayrshire cases passes 600
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17.04.2020 / 14:57
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16.04.2020 / 22:59
Clap for our Carers sees Scots thank frontline coronavirus staff for fourth week
Thousands of Scots have once again come out to show their support for NHS staff and key workers for helping to keep the country running during the coronavirus pandemic.
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16.04.2020 / 12:45
Scots dad describes Covid-19 like a 'slow death' after two weeks on ventilator
A healthy dad who almost lost his life to coronavirus has described the experience as "like a slow death".
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15.04.2020 / 12:51
Coronavirus Scotland: Let's thank our NHS Ayrshire and Arran heroes facing COVID-19 fight on the frontline
The Ayrshire Post’s campaign to honour our NHS Ayrshire and Arran heroes is already flying.