A VIRUS survivor says NHS heroes saved his life in hospital — with help from his Buzz Lightyear-style helmet.
Glenn Philpott, 59, is now on the mend after five days in intensive care battling the killer bug.
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Glenn began to feel unwell at the end of March and suffered with a high temperature, dry cough and aches.
Despite hoping paracetamol and sleep would cure him, his temperature increased and – ten days later – he was rushed to hospital after tests showed his oxygen levels had fallen dangerously low.
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He said the staff at St James’s Hospital in Leeds “were simply incredible”, adding: “They cannot do enough.”
There was also humour in the unit amid the trauma.
He said: “A nurse who plays for Leeds United women gave me stick about my tattoo as I’m a Southampton fan.”
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"It's the little things that make the difference. You often forget the nurses are human as well."
Glenn, who works for a truck dealer and is married to Jane, 59, posted online updates throughout his recovery, wearing a helmet which pals said made him look like Toy Story’s Buzz.
He said: “I may have looked ridiculous but I don’t care as it saved my life. I hope when they see a picture of me wearing the bubble mask, they might stop and think, ‘Wait, this is serious’.”
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