We told you Andrew Wilkinson's story, about how the Whitehaven man is celebrating the gift of life, after recovering from Covid-19.

He was taken to the West Cumberland Hospital – where he was told immediately that he was being put into an induced coma. After six days in a coma and on a ventilator, Andrew’s first moments awake again were ones of confusion, relief and support.

He said: “The hospital staff were amazing – absolutely amazing."

And while he still faces difficulties with his breathing and strength every day, having been diagnosed with “long Covid”, Andrew is back to work full-time – and is thankful for every challenge life throws at him.

You took to our facebook pages to wish Andrew and his wife Nicola all the best wishes for the future:

Cheryl Dobinson said: "Fantastic to see some lovely news for a change. Andrew so pleased you came through this awful virus. Live your life to the full and yes keep smiling."

Shirley Wood said: "So pleased,to see the young man is recovering well. His family must be so relieved too."

Marie Calvin added: "Lovely to read something like this enjoy your life you do right."

Lisa Crook said: "Now live your life to the fullest, so happy you pulled through, which must have been a scary time. Much love to you and your wife."

Tanya Robinson said: "Good to see you are on the mend Andrew, you are one of the good ones, love to Nicola."

Angela Little said: "So pleased for you and your family, it is so nice too."