'They will be hugely missed': Royal Mail pays tribute to Leeds worker who died from coronavirus

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'They will be hugely missed': Royal Mail pays tribute to Leeds worker who died from coronavirus
Royal Mail has paid tribute to a Leeds worker who sadly died from coronavirus.

By Abbey Maclure
Saturday, 25th April 2020, 6:00 am

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Selim Ghebru Gaim, 34, worked in a sorting office in Leeds.

He tested positive for coronavirus after showing mild symptoms, but was later admitted to intensive care at St James's Hospital.

Selim died in hospital on April 15 leaving his family devastated.

A Royal Mail spokesperson said: “We were deeply saddened to hear of the recent death of our colleague Selim.

"They will be hugely missed by their colleagues. Our thoughts and condolences are with their friends, families and local communities at this difficult time”.

Selim's family have paid a heartfelt tribute to their 'dearly loved son, brother and friend' and launched a GoFundMe fundraiser in his memory.

There are now more than 1,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Leeds and 150 patients have sadly died in hospital.

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