Bolton MP admitted to hospital after testing positive for COVID-19

A Bolton MP has been admitted to hospital after testing positive for COVID-19.
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Yasmin Qureshi, MP for Bolton South East, is currently being treated at Royal Bolton Hospital following a two-week battle with coronavirus.

In a Facebook update this morning, Mrs Qureshi, 57, said she is being treated for pneumonia after the virus caused severe inflammation on her lungs.

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She had previously been self-isolating at home with her family since testing positive two weeks ago.

She said: "Two weeks ago, I began to feel unwell. I then tested positive for COVID-19, so my family and I immediately self-isolated at home. I have not travelled to Westminster or anywhere else.

"I continued to work as best I could remotely, attending virtual meetings and doing casework, but after 10 days, I began to feel much worse and on Saturday I was admitted to the Royal Bolton Hospital with pneumonia.

"I'm being very well looked after and have nothing but praise and admiration for the wonderful staff at the hospital.

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"They have been amazing throughout the process and I would like to extend my thanks to everyone working here in such difficult circumstances."

Yasmin Qureshi, MP for Bolton South East, has been admitted to hospital with pneumonia after a two-week battle with COVID-19. Pic credit: UK ParliamentYasmin Qureshi, MP for Bolton South East, has been admitted to hospital with pneumonia after a two-week battle with COVID-19. Pic credit: UK Parliament
Yasmin Qureshi, MP for Bolton South East, has been admitted to hospital with pneumonia after a two-week battle with COVID-19. Pic credit: UK Parliament
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has shared his concern for Mrs Qureshi and has wished her a speedy recovery.

He tweeted: "My thoughts are with my friend @YasminQureshiMP who has been admitted to hospital after being diagnosed with Covid-19.

"My thanks go to the staff caring for Yasmin at the Royal Bolton Hospital, along with NHS staff across the country who are on the frontline against Covid-19."

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