Longest Covid patient in intensive care walks in ‘miraculous’ moment

One of the UK’s longest Covid in-patients has had a “miraculous” moment in his ongoing battle against the effects of the virus by managing to walk a few steps in the Leeds hospital where he has been since March.

Jason Kelk takes his first steps using a walking frame at St James' Hospital.placeholder image
Jason Kelk takes his first steps using a walking frame at St James' Hospital.
Sue Kelk, 63, whose husband Jason has been in intensive care in Leeds with Covid-19 since April. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.placeholder image
Sue Kelk, 63, whose husband Jason has been in intensive care in Leeds with Covid-19 since April. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.
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