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A hospital in Dublin has confirmed that one of its doctors has died after contracting Covid-19.<\/p>\nA hospital in Dublin has confirmed that one of its doctors has died after contracting Covid-19.<\/p>\n
A spokeswoman for the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital said Waqar Ali Shah died after three months being cared for \u201cdiligently and attentively\u201d in the hospital\u2019s intensive care unit.<\/p>\n
A statement said Dr Shah was a frontline healthcare worker who provided selfless emergency care to Covid-19 patients at a number of hospitals as a locum during the pandemic.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe had been due to begin a shift at the Mater Hospital in April when he felt unwell. He asked to be seen as a patient and was admitted immediately with Covid-19 illness,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis colleagues remember him as a hardworking and diligent doctor with a humble and down-to-earth personality.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Mater Hospital extends its deepest sympathies to Dr Shah\u2019s wife, family and loved ones at this very sad time.\u201d<\/p>\n
A spokesman for the Irish Hospital Consultants Association said: \u201cDr Shah\u2019s tragic death at a young age reminds us once more of the sacrifices made by frontline healthcare professionals, particularly at this time.<\/p>\n
\u201cDr Shah was an exemplary medical professional with an immense dedication to public service.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis expertise, care and warmth made an impression with patients and colleagues alike. This was evident every day among those who worked with Dr Shah and witnessed at first-hand his deep commitment to healthcare.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt the onset of the Covid-19, Dr Shah put himself selflessly at the front line in the fight against this awful pandemic, paying the ultimate price.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur thoughts and condolences are with Dr Shah\u2019s wife Rubab, his children and mother at this sad time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Paul Reid, chief executive of the HSE, said: \u201cIt is with great sadness that I learned this morning of the passing of Dr Waqar Ali Shah in the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, following a long illness from Covid-19.<\/p>\n
\u201cDr Shah is the eighth healthcare worker to die as a result of Covid-19.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn common with his colleagues, I know he worked diligently and selflessly to care for patients at all times, and particularly during the pandemic.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wish to extend the sympathy of all in the HSE, and all healthcare staff, to Dr Shah\u2019s wife, family and loved ones at this very sad time.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy thoughts are also with all of his colleagues in the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital.\u201d<\/p>\n
Thirty-six new confirmed cases of coronavirus were announced on Tuesday, taking the overall tally to 25,802.<\/p>\n
No further deaths were announced on Tuesday, with the toll remaining at 1,753.<\/p>\n