Consultant at Scarborough Hospital dies after contracting coronavirus

A consultant at Scarborough Hospital has died after testing positive for COVID-19.

Dr Abdel Wahab Babiker, 70, had worked the hospital since August 2019.

Dr Ed Smith, Director of Acute, Emergency and Elderly Medicine for Scarborough Hospital, described Dr Babiker as "an extremely energetic, hard-working, approachable and dedicated doctor."

"He had a wealth of experience that he brought to bear in caring for our patients.

“He was particularly notable for his ‘can-do’ attitude and supportive nature, and was well liked by patients and staff alike. He will be sorely missed."

Simon Morritt, Chief Executive of York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, said:

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust confirmed that Dr Babiker died on Monday.

The Trust asked for the privacy of Dr Babiker's family to be respected .