War veteran Captain Sir Tom Moore is in hospital battling Covid and pneumonia

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1 Feb 2021, 09:21

The nation is sending out positive thoughts to Sir Tom Moore who is in hospital battling Covid-19 and pneumonia.

The NHS and war hero was admitted to hospital after struggling with his breathing, according to his daughter Hannah.

The fighter was unable to have a vaccination as he has been battling pneumonia for the last few weeks.

The Prime Minister wished him well on social media and wrote: "My thoughts are very much with Captain Tom Moore and his family.

"You've inspired the whole nation, and I know we are all wishing you a full recovery."

The hero has raised £32,796,355 for NHS charities and captured the hearts of the nation.

His daughter Hannah wrote: "I wanted to update everybody that today my father was admitted to hospital.

"Over the last few weeks he was being treated for pneumonia and last week tested positive for Covid-19.

"He was at home with us until today when he needed additional help with his breathing.

"He is being treated on a ward, although he is not in ICU.

"The medical care he has received in the last few weeks has been remarkable and we know that the wonderful staff at Bedford Hospital will do all they can to make him comfortable and hopefully return home as soon as possible.

"We understand that everyone will be wishing him well. We are of course focusing on my father and will update you when we can."

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