He told BBC Breakfast on Tuesday: “We have other clinicians who have been on the front line who have suffered from coronavirus and it just tells us … this virus is no respecter of persons or place, which it is why it is so important we all do absolutely everything we can to protect one another of its impact.”, The former Welsh Conservative party leader Andrew RT Davies said the news was “incredibly sad”, adding: “He was highly regarded in the medical profession in Wales. Prosecutor Andrew Kendall told the court: "The ward was forced to close for two weeks and medical staff had treatment for smoke inhalation.". One of Wales' leading surgeons has died after contracting Covid-19, health officials have confirmed. On Monday, Public Health Wales said there were 302 new cases of coronavirus. New pictures taken on Tuesday show the 400-bed facility, based on the grounds of the University Hospital of Wales (UHW), Cardiff, being erected ahead of the winter period. 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NHS 111 Wales Hospital - University Hospital of Wales. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A LEADING heart surgeon has died of coronavirus – making him the 12th frontline medic to die from the killer bug. VideoIs American democracy in crisis? Dad-of-two Jitendra Rathod, 58, has been described as a “wonderful hum… Dr. Jitendra Rathod worked at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. Judge David Wynn Morgan said: "You were told in the clearest terms you could not smoke in the hospital. Published. In a statement, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board said: "It is with profound sadness that we … Fears grow for British man detained in Pakistan. We will miss him greatly.”. 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First published on Tue 7 Apr 2020 09.50 BST. To commemorate Jitu, the sacrifice made by our staff and all the lives lost to COVID-19, I have arranged for the University Hospital of Wales to be illuminated in blue every Thursday evening at 7.50pm to just after 8pm to coincide with the national Clap for our Carers initiative. A cardiothoracic surgeon is a specialist who operates on the heart, lungs and other thoracic (chest) organs. Lee Williams, of Treherbert, Rhondda Cynon Taf, was wearing an oxygen mask when he lit the cigarette on a ward at University Hospital of Wales. The father-of-two was described as an "incredibly dedicated surgeon" who cared deeply for his patients and was highly regarded in the medical profession in Wales. NOTE: For up to date information about Coronavirus (COVID-19) visit the Welsh Government website. "The dangers of fire were made clear to you. Jitendra Rathod, 62, thought to be first health worker in Wales to die after Covid-19 diagnosis, Tue 7 Apr 2020 10.30 BST The Welsh first minister, Mark Drakeford, paid tribute to Rathod. © 2020 BBC. His commitment to the speciality was exemplary. If you still have a high temperature, stay at home until your temperature returns to normal. If you live with someone who is 70 or over, has a long-term condition, is pregnant or has a weakened immune system, try to find somewhere else for them to stay for 14 days. A nurse took away the lit cigarette and he was again warned against smoking in the hospital. However, despite the best efforts of his colleagues, Mr Rathod died on Monday morning. He added an investigation found that "smoking while using an oxygen mask" was the "probable cause" of the fire. Do these Republican voters accept election result? The fire caused £47,500 worth of damage and the closure "added pressure to the rest of the hospital". An experienced and admired heart surgeon has died in an intensive care unit in Wales after testing positive for Covid-19. He is survived by his wife and two sons. "He died early this morning on our general intensive care unit after testing positive for Covid-19.". ", .css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link{color:inherit;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:focus,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:focus{color:#B80000;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link::after,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;z-index:2;}Cardiff hospital fire: Man injured and patients evacuated, US election officials reject Trump's fraud claims. The fire caused almost £50,000-worth of damage, a court heard. image copyright CPS. “He was well liked and greatly respected by one and all. Williams suffered a blackened nose and injuries to his mouth after the fire. “His commitment to the speciality was exemplary. A cough can last for several weeks after the infection has gone. He was a very compassionate and a wonderful human being. When are rugby's Autumn Nations Cup fixtures as Ireland v Wales and England v Georgia kick off games? Jitendra Rathod, a cardiac surgeon, was admitted to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, before being taken to intensive care. Nurses had to evacuate 38 patients after the fire took hold on the ward, which was subsequently closed for two weeks in May 2019. Available for everyone, funded by readers. 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