A WOMAN from Redditch has left intensive care after a month-long fight against Covid-19.

Patricia Hudson has spent the last 30 days at the ICU at Alexandra Hospital in Redditch.

After being deemed well enough to leave the unit, the 70-year-old has now been discharged to another ward at the hospital.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust shared a video of the emotional moment Patricia left the ICU.

Staff at the hospital applauded the pensioner as she was moved from the ward.

Social media users shared praise for NHS and support for Patricia and her family on Facebook.

Matt Hudson said: "Our family cannot thank all the NHS staff enough for looking after & caring for our mom. You simply are brilliant in every single way. Loads of love - the Hudson Family."

Another user said: "That is brilliant news so happy for Patricia and all her family. It must have been a really worrying time for you all. And well done to all the amazing staff at the Alex."

Another said: "Congratulations Patricia and well done to the brilliant staff at the Alex."