FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has paid tribute to a 98-year-old Scottish woman who overcame coronavirus.
Daphne Shah, from Perthshire, was hospitalised at Ninewells on Thursday and tested positive for Covid-19 and is now at home safe and well.
During her daily press briefing on Wednesday Nicola Sturgeon said she it was important to highlight good news during the pandemic.
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Sturgeon said Shah's story is an "inspiring and very welcome good news story, but also a reminder that even in dark times, there is always light and hope".
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💛 Our very best wishes to 98-year-old Daphne Shah, who has recovered from COVID-19 at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.
— The SNP (@theSNP) April 8, 2020
📢 @NicolaSturgeon: "Her recovery is an inspiring and very welcome good news story, but also a reminder that even in dark times, there is always light and hope." pic.twitter.com/Aeh6vMcpmC
BBC Scotland presenter John Beattie shared a video on Twitter an interview with the 98-year-old.
He wrote: "The lovely story we aired first yesterday on @BBCRadioScot
#drivetime and mentioned by @NicolaSturgeon today.
The lovely story we aired first yesterday on @BBCRadioScot #drivetime and mentioned by @NicolaSturgeon today. Mrs Shah 98 she’s kicked the virus. pic.twitter.com/lsxQeEdp7c
— John Beattie (@BBCJohnBeattie) April 8, 2020
"Mrs Shah 98 she’s kicked the virus."
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