A father who ignored his spouse’s pleas to get the Covid vaccine has died of the illness after spending three weeks in hospital.
Gligor Kedioski died of Covid-19 aged 45 on January 2 after being admitted to hospital in December.
Family and friends aren’t positive how he contracted the virus, however Gligor had not been vaccinated, regardless of his spouse Bilyana’s makes an attempt to steer him.
Now, they’re battling to repatriate Gligor’s physique to his native nation of Macedonia, according to his needs.
Born in Prilep, Gligor lived in Liverpool with Bilyana and their five-year-old daughter, working in a manufacturing unit and as a supply driver.
Paying tribute to the father-of-one, his pals described him a beneficiant man who was lively and at all times speaking about life’s subsequent journey.
Gligor Kedioski (pictured along with his spouse Bolyana and their five-year-old daughter) died of Covid-19 aged 45 on January 2 after being admitted to hospital in December
Gligor spent round three weeks in hospital and was positioned in an induced coma earlier than passing away on January 2.
His pal Robert Karalioski, who lives in Liverpool, hopes that his story raises consciousness of the important significance of vaccination towards Covid.
He informed the ECHO: ‘Gligor wasn’t vaccinated. Bilyana was totally vaccinated however he wasn’t.
‘He was afraid of the vaccine and wasn’t positive how it will work. He was afraid that he would get some sort of well being complication from the vaccine.
‘Bilyana tried every thing to persuade him to take the vaccine, however she could not persuade him.
‘Now, we actually wish to elevate consciousness of the significance of the vaccines.’
Robert, who arrange the marketing campaign to repatriate Gilgor’s physique, additionally spoke concerning the significance of returning him to relaxation in his house metropolis.
He stated: ‘He was an ideal pal – he was a kind of individuals who could be proper there for you for those who wanted assist. He was actually identified for that among the many neighborhood.
‘He was barely older than me and I met him in Liverpool, however we had been each from the identical place. He turned a very, actually good pal of mine.’
‘We’re not 100 per cent positive how he contracted Covid. As soon as he was admitted to hospital, solely Bilyana was allowed to go to him.’
He continued: ‘She was spending hours and days there, particularly in his final week. She slept within the hospital for the ultimate two days.
‘The docs stated that once they put him in an induced coma, she needed to be there – to talk to him, to play some music that he actually favored.
Paying tribute to the father-of-one (pictured along with his spouse and daughter), his pals described him a beneficiant man who was lively and at all times speaking about life’s subsequent journey
‘Even earlier than the top she was visiting for hours. She was there speaking with him, whereas he was capable of discuss, and he or she would deliver him Macedonian meals that he favored.
‘She was at all times current for him.’
Unable to go to Gligor, his household in Macedonia referred to as him in hospital and despatched loads of messages. With Bilyana holding the telephone at his bedside, they spoke to Gligor whereas he was in a coma.
Robert believes that repatriating Gligor’s physique would offer closure for the household.
His GoFundMe marketing campaign has already exceeded its £5,000 goal, elevating over £12,900 on the time of writing.
The fundraiser’s description reads: ‘We hope to take him house to his ultimate vacation spot, his beloved metropolis of Prilep.
‘Most of us have heard quite a lot of tales about his life adventures in his metropolis.’
Robert stated: ‘His father remains to be alive. It was Gligor and his household’s want for him to be transported again to Macedonia
‘On a regular basis, his household again house are calling Bilyana to ask when every thing will probably be finalised and when the physique will arrive there. It has been a nightmare for the entire household, they want closure.
‘Everyone seems to be attempting to assist. It’s a actually onerous time, particularly for his daughter. She’s at all times asking when her father is getting back from the hospital and that is probably the most tough half to reply.’