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A NURSE who spent two weeks in intensive care fighting for her life against ­Covid-19 has returned to work at the hospital which saved her.

Millie Magadlela, 59, was put on a ventilator as colleagues at the University Hospital of North Tees, in Stockton, prayed for her.

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Millie Magadlela, 59, has been a nurse for 39 years
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Millie Magadlela, 59, has been a nurse for 39 yearsCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
Millie (centre) has returned to work at the hospital which saved her
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Millie (centre) has returned to work at the hospital which saved herCredit: North News and Pictures

After four months recovering at home, married mum-of-two Millie, a nurse of 39 years, said: “I’m thrilled to be back. 

“It’s given a huge boost for my mental, physical and emotional health. Although a bit apprehensive about how my first day back would be, I can say it’s been lovely to get back into a routine and I’ve loved seeing all my colleagues and friends.

“They were all so happy to see me back, saying ‘You look amazing’. I’d like to thank everyone who supported me before and during my illness.”

The trust’s medical director Deepak Dwarakanath said: “We are thrilled. Millie is a highly valued and skilled nurse. The whole Trust joins me in welcoming her home.”

Millie added: "I had a warm welcome on the ward by everyone.

"That made my day and my anxiety started to ease and I became more relaxed."

Millie had spent two weeks in intensive care battling Covid-19
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Millie had spent two weeks in intensive care battling Covid-19Credit: SWNS:South West News Service
The nurse left the ICU to applause from her NHS colleagues
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The nurse left the ICU to applause from her NHS colleaguesCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
Millie (far left) said her colleagues' warm welcome 'made her day'
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Millie (far left) said her colleagues' warm welcome 'made her day'Credit: North News and Pictures
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