A British Pakistani nurse tragically died from coronavirus moments after her husband whispered: “don’t worry about the kids” as they shared a final hug.

Areema Nasreen, 36, was killed by the coronavirus she had worked so hard to fight – after catching it from patients at her hospital.

The mother of three, Areema Nasreen, who was described as fit and healthy and had no underlying health conditions, died in the local hospital where she worked for the last 17 years.

The 36-year-old of Walsall was serving at Walsall Manor Hospital where she contracted the virus and since then was admitted to the same hospital.

She was kept in intensive care and it was believed that she was recovering but in the early hours of Friday her condition deteriorated and she passed away.

Tributes flooded in once the news of her death was confirmed by family members.

Renowned broadcaster and TV personality Piers Morgan termed Nasreen an “absolute heroine”. Taking to Twitter, the host of ITV’s “Good Morning Britain” and former newspaper editor said: “RIP Areema Nasreen, 36. An NHS nurse for 16yrs, loving wife & mother of 3 young children. Killed by #coronavirus that she contracted at Walsall Manor Hospital as she fought to save others’ lives. An absolute heroine.”

RIP Areema Nasreen, 36.

An NHS nurse for 16yrs, loving wife & mother of 3 young children.

Killed by #Coronavirus that she contracted at Walsall Manor Hospital as she fought to save others’ lives.

An absolute heroine. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/7S9IYm23Ly — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) April 3, 2020

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street, urging the public to follow the government advice to help the NHS staff, said: “Such tragic news this morning, my heart goes out to Areema’s family and three children. Frontline workers across the West Midlands are risking their lives day after day to protect us, the least we can do to help them is follow government advice.”

Such tragic news this morning, my heart goes out to Areema’s family and three children. Frontline workers across the West Midlands are risking their lives day after day to protect us, the least we can do to help them is follow Government advice. https://t.co/nbxlrnDryI — Andy Street (@andy4wm) April 3, 2020

Extending his “deepest sympathies” to Nasreen’s family on behalf of the Royal College of Nursing, its director Mike Adams said: “To lose anyone to this terrible virus is a tragedy. To lose a nurse like Areema is particularly difficult. She was well-loved by her colleagues and admired for her dedication to her patients. As an RCN Cultural Ambassador, she will be remembered and celebrated as a leading figure in the West-Midlands nursing community.”

On behalf of the Royal College of Nursing I want to extend my deepest sympathies to Areema Nasreen's family. To lose anyone to this terrible virus is a tragedy, to lose a nurse like Areema is particularly difficult. — Mike Adams RN (@MikeAdamsRCN) April 3, 2020

English football star Stan Collymore described her death as another example of “heroism” and “dedication” of NHS staff making ultimate sacrifice.

Sending sincerest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues at Walsall Manor Hospital of Areema Nasreen who died at just 36, of this awful virus.



Another example of the heroism and dedication of NHS staff, making the ultimate sacrifice.



Rest in peace Areema ❤️ pic.twitter.com/fURfeiIzGE — Stan Collymore (@StanCollymore) April 3, 2020

Richard Beeken, Chief Executive of Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust said she was “extremely committed to her role as a staff nurse”. He added she did make a difference.

In a message on social media, friend and nurse at Birmingham City Hospital, Rubi Aktar described her as the loveliest, genuine person one could ever meet.

Nasreen developed symptoms of the coronavirus on March 13 and later tested positive for #coronavirus. Subsequently, she was admitted to the same hospital where she was performing her duties. So far, she is the youngest medic to die after catching the virus.

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