My mum was sent back to home, with the virus
■ Further to the government admitting that the elderly were sent back to care homes to free up hospital space without knowing whether they had the coronavirus (Metro, Thu), my mother was showing signs of Covid-19 and was taken from her care home to Charing Cross hospital. She was checked over in A&E and a swab was taken. We were then told that, as there was no treatment, they were returning her to her care home to wait for the result. Within 48 hours, her GP called to say that her test was positive.
She should have been kept in hospital in isolation until the result had come back. I do not know if others in the care home were infected as we can’t get an answer from the care home managers. Teresa Eade, Chatham
■ It’s good to hear that the number of Covid-19 deaths is going down but I do wonder when the government will give attention to those recovering and still experiencing symptoms. There’s nothing on this – no guidance. GPs don’t know what to say.
Some of us are weeks or months into experiencing symptoms such as extreme fatigue and shortness of breath. It affects our ability to work and live as normal. We can’t get a test, though, because acute symptoms are long gone. We need a discussion on managing ‘Covid survivors’. Lisa, London
■ The government has U-turned on its immigration policy for key workers after the case of Syrian refugee Hassan Akkad, who is risking his life on the virus front line as a hospital cleaner (Metro, Thu). I’ve never understood why refugees are treated so appallingly in this country. People get so frustrated with so-called ‘economic’ migrants but aren’t we all part of the same world? If we in the UK were in the position, where moving to a different country meant the difference between life and death, or abject poverty, wouldn’t we want to make it better for ourselves? Rosie, Newcastle
■ I was astounded to hear prime minister Boris Johnson say that forcing migrant care workers to pay a £400 annual NHS surcharge – going up to £624 – is justified as £900million is needed for the NHS. Close some tax loopholes! This is a tiny sum compared to the billions generated for big businesses in the UK. Kate, London
■ It’s disgraceful to even suggest that any employee in the NHS should have to pay for treatment, home-grown or otherwise! Linda, Swansea
■ Surely our government should have learned its lesson from the debacle when it denied Afghan interpreters leave to remain. Graham Chadwick, Salford
■ Do people really have a problem with others coming in to the country having to pay to use the NHS? It needs all the help it can get! UK citizens could not expect to get their hospital care for free in any other country. Julie Buck, via email
■ I would like to nominate my cousin, Jade Gavin, who is a nurse at Darent Valley Hospital. She had been off work for a few weeks with a high fever and is now back with her fantastic team, working hard to look after patients’ needs. Her continued motivation and ability to keep her spirits up in this pandemic make me and the family very proud of her. Neil Tookey, via email
■ I’d like to nominate Savannah Jamie Ashlea, my daughter, who has worked through this crisis every day looking after key workers’ children. She is my hero. She had the choice to stay at home but has been there every day since this all started. Bright Little Stars Nursery in Harrow is very lucky to have her and I’m very proud she’s my daughter. Paula, Watford
■ I’d like to praise my gorgeous friends Charlotte Andrew and Carly Hind in Nantwich. During lockdown, they’ve launched a passion project called dualfrequency.co.uk. It’s a free digital magazine with teaching resources amplifying the voices of people making strides in equality, diversity and inclusion. They’re real-life rock stars, just like the people who feature in it. Check it out and tell all the teachers you know! Cindy, London
■ I’d like to thank the staff at Crofts Veterinary Practice in Haslemere, Surrey, for all their hard work during these difficult times. Me and my cat are beyond thankful for your reassurance (and patience!) since he developed a limp. Veterinary staff are truly heroes – thank you to all of you across Great Britain. Georgia, Haslemere
■ Thank you to the staff at Overtown pharmacy. They are so helpful and have been making sure my medications are made up and also delivered in plenty of time. They go that bit further, arranging extra medication if I need them. They are so pleasant, friendly and helpful. I really appreciate these lovely people. Margaret Campbell, Wishaw
■ Thank you to my son, Khabi, and his lovely wife, Holly, for the delicious meals they have been bringing me during this period of lockdown. And thanks to my grandchildren, Sami and Poppy, who have baked the most tasty cookies for me during the month of Ramadan. I wish everyone Eid Mubarak!
Kauser, via email
■ I would like to say a huge thanks to Mel, who pushes a trolley of refreshments through the trains at Newcastle. She popped into our house yesterday with some Wii CDs for my daughter to play with while my husband and I are at work. Along with the CDs were two bags filled with groceries. A ‘tooooot’ to your generous spirit, Mel. Elsa, Oscar and Fionah, via email
■ I’d like to nominate Abigail Alison as my hero. Abigail is an amazing, dedicated mother and a key worker. She works nights and home-schools her children during the day while looking after her amazingly helpful hubby. She is exhausted but that hasn’t stopped her from being the best. Love you. Alyssa Arkaah, London
■ Liz Wilkie has been delivering Metro to her elderly neighbours every day. On May 28, she turns 70 and recently had an accident while out running, which resulted in surgery. This has not stopped her from delivering the papers – she now does it by car! Thanks from all the happy readers, crossworders and Metrokuers!
Sharon Wilkie, via email
■ All the teachers at Bure Park Primary, Bicester, have been amazing. A special thank you to my daughter Arabella’s teachers, Ms Harris and Mrs Surman, who have been incredible during this challenging time. On top of lesson ideas, they send us fun updates of what they are doing at home to inspire us, send lovely messages of support to us to help keep us going, and keep us updated on what friends in the class are doing so we don’t feel lonely. We are so grateful for all they do and look forward to when we can see them again. Susanna, mum to Arabella
■ To my wonderful fireman husband Jack, who works tirelessly, looks after me and our kids, shops for our elderly isolated parents and never complains. I’m a ward sister and feel so loved and appreciated. Jack, I just want to say you are the best husband in the world. Jayne, via email