The family of a 32-year-old man has urged young people to stay at home and follow Covid-19 guidelines following the untimely demise of Faizan Shahid.
The Leicester University graduate reportedly had no previous health problems but died from coronavirus last week. According to his family, the father of two young children, was healthy and stuck to all the lockdown rules. According to local media reports, Faizan first developed a temperature and a cough and his condition deteriorated about seven days after the symptoms appeared. Initially, he appeared to be improving, but his condition took a sharp turn for the worse. His 29-year-old wife, Samiya Iqbal, reportedly called for an ambulance that took him to Queen’s Hospital in Burton where he was taken straight to the Intensive Care Unit.
In a statement to Leicester Mercury, his brother-in-law, Zain Iqbal, said, "We were all extremely worried for his health and praying for the best but we had hope that he would recover as he was a young and healthy man. Unfortunately, his age didn't help him. Faizan had moved to England eight years ago in which he studied hard for his masters in electrical engineering, with hopes to start a successful career, alongside working as a part time taxi driver to support his family.
His family, still devastated and in shock, also released a joint statement, which said, "We, as a family, want to take this opportunity to emphasise to everyone, the severity of this pandemic and how it is extremely crucial to follow all government guidelines. Please stay home and stay safe. Don't go taking liberties."
Faizan Shahid is survived by his 29-year-old wife, and two children, aged five and seven.
