Tributes to 'much loved' nurse who died with Covid-19 in hospital where she worked

Estrella died at the hospital she worked in Credit: Gofundme

Tributes have been paid to a staff nurse at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital who has died with Covid-19.

Emergency Department Staff Nurse Estrella Catalan, had been receiving treatment in the hospital’s Critical Care Complex, passed away on Friday evening (5 February).

The 52 year old mum had worked for the hospital Trust for more than 18 years, working on both Gunthorpe and Heydon wards as well as the ED and Acute Stroke Team. Paying tribute to her bosses said she "was a hugely respected and loved."

Estrella had worked at the NNUH Trust for over 18 years Credit: GoFundMe page

Mr Higginson added that "This is a heart-breaking reminder of the situation we are facing every day to help others and we want to thank our staff for their ongoing courage and commitment during the pandemic.”

Meanwhile a GoFundme page has been set up to help her husband and her sons and has already raised over £20,000.

It said the whole Filipino community, friends and work colleagues in Norwich are profoundly saddened and shocked to learn of her passing.

The tribute described her as the 'most caring, conscientious and hardworking person a department could ask for. She puts the needs of others first before her own. Her selflessness and dedication carried on even when she was on her hospital bed, she still thought and talked about when she could go back to work to help patients and colleagues throughout this pandemic.'