Great-grandmother beats the virus at the age of 106
A GREAT-GRANDMOTHER aged 106 has become Britain’s oldest survivor of coronavirus after being released from hospital.
Connie Titchen fought the virus for three weeks and this week was finally given a clean bill of health by doctors at Birmingham City Hospital.
Ms Titchen, who was born in September 1913 and lived through two world wars, was diagnosed with coronavirus shortly after she was admitted to hospital in mid-march with suspected pneumonia.
After being discharged from hospital she said she felt “very lucky” to have survived the virus and that she could not wait to see her family.
Alex Jones, 40, her granddaughter, said her grandmother was very active, adding: “She loved to dance, cycle and play golf. She has always cooked for herself, too, although she likes a cheeky Mcdonald’s every now and then. I haven’t told her they are closed.
“I think the secret of her old age is that she is physically active and very independent. She had a hip operation back in December and within 30 days she was walking again. She really is amazing and I know all the family can’t wait to see her.”
Her family praised the care Ms Titchen, who has eight great-grandchildren, received in hospital. Ms Jones said: “It has been brilliant. I can’t fault it. During her stay I was kept up to date by the nurses looking after her.
“I want to thank the staff for all they have done for her.”
Sister Kelly Smith, who looked after Ms Titchen, said: “It’s been fantastic to see Connie recover. She is amazing. We were really pleased when she was given the all-clear. It’s nice to see patients leave our ward after having beaten this virus.”