An 105-year-old woman is one of the oldest people in the UK to survive Covid-19.
Pat Aldridge tested positive for the virus after suffering breathing difficulties and feeling weak.
She was rushed to Musgrove Park hospital at Taunton, Somerset, but conquered coronavirus within just five days.
Now Pat - who was born in Solihull in November 1914 - is back at her residential home.
She said: "I'm fine. I didn't know about the virus, I didn't know what it is. I'm the lucky one."
Musgrove Park Doctor Benedict Morris said he had concerns for Pat when her infection became clear.
He said: "We always worry about anyone who tests positive, particularly those who are a little bit older.
"You do worry but at 105 she is made of stern stuff and that's what we saw when we met her.
"It was absolutely remarkable and I'm so pleased to hear she is back at her residential home.
"She has made an amazing recovery."
Pat was discharged after five days.
Her daughter Mary-Jane Yates said: "She has got this great resilience. That is what has got her through whatever it is."
While data on the likelihood of Covid-19 fatality based on age is not complete, elderly people have a high chance of succumbing to the disease.
Great-great-grandmother Rose Heeley, from Parson Cross, in Sheffield, was given a guard of honour when she left Northern General Hospital at the end of May follow a bout of Covid-19.
Her daughter Tracey Appleyard told the BBC: "We were all so worried about her having the virus but we knew she was in safe hands and would come out dancing.
"Everyone was amazing on the ward and kept us updated, we are so thankful for the care they gave our lovely nanan.
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