'It's been a long journey': Covid-19 survivor reunited with family after spending six months in Sheffield hospitals

WATCH: Katie Oscroft reports on Paul's return home after six months in hospital.

After six months in hospital fighting Covid-19, Paul Barber has finally been allowed to return home to his family.

Paul was on a ventilator for more than ten weeks of his stay at both the Hallamshire and Northern General hospital in Sheffield. His family, and his doctors, feared he wouldn't survive.

Reflecting on his road to recovery, Paul's wife Elaine said:

Paul added:

Paul has been reunited with his wife Credit: ITV Yorkshire

Speaking to ITV Calendar, Paul pleaded for people to abide by the rule to avoid a second wave.