39-year-old Tara Jane Langston became the face of coronavirus epidemic after she described how she struggled to breathe due to the disease.
She also warned others of the dangers of the infection.
The mother-of-two was finally released from hospital and is now recovering at home. “It was the best ever Mother’s Day present!” she expressed.
“I am just so happy to be home to see my girls and husband. And to know that I have beaten coronavirus.
“I’m still on the road to recovery but feel so much better than when I made the video. It has been a traumatic time, but I am over the worst.”
Before she was released from hospital, she sent a video message to her daughters, 17-year-old Annabelle and 3-year-old Meadow.
“I can breathe. I am so happy. To my husband and two daughters mummy is coming home soon,” she said. “Make sure you get that house tidy. I love you and miss you and can’t wait to be with you.”
It was Jane’s husband Richard who picked her up from Hilingdon Hospital.
After Jane tested positive for coronavirus, her family had been in self isolation. She made a video after being admitted describing how it was so difficult to breathe, and it has been viewed by people from all over the world.
Her video also served as a wake-up call to those who believed that only the elderly can get struck by the virus.
In her clip, she pleaded with others to take coronavirus seriously. Coughing and gasping for breath, she filmed herself in the ICU and sent the message to her friends.
“I would not wish what I have gone through on my worst enemy, but if there is one good thing I hope that it has opened people’s eyes to the dangers of this virus,” Jane said.
“Until I became ilI I took it with a pinch of salt. I was very healthy and did not think I would be at risk. And then it hit me. Knowing that some people will take notice and take better care makes the video all worthwhile.
“I am so glad to be home and it means there is a bed free for someone else.”
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