Twin sisters die with Covid-19 in UK
Their sister, Zoe, said: "They always said they had come into the world together and would go out together as well."
Twin sisters have died by three days of interval after both testing positive of coronavirus.
Nurse by profession, Katy Davis, 37, died at Southampton General Hospital on Tuesday.
Her identical twin Emma Davis, herself a former nurse, died at the same hospital early on Friday.
Zoe, their sister another sister said about them, "They always said they had come into the world together and would go out together as well."
She said the "amazing" pair, who lived together, had other health conditions and had been unwell for some time.
"There are no words to describe how special they were. All they ever wanted to do was to help other people. Ever since they were young...they'd pretend they were doctors and nurses caring for their dolls."
"They gave their everything to all the patients they looked after. They were exceptional. It doesn't feel like any of this is real." she added.
Katy was admitted at the same hospital in suspicion of being infected with coornavirus where she worked.
Paula Head, chief executive of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, said "Katy has been described by her colleagues... as a nurse people would aspire to be like and that nursing was more than just a job to her."
"On behalf of everyone here... including our patients and the communities we serve, I would like to offer our sincere condolences to her family." she added.
The Royal College of Nursing said: "She's been described as a dedicated and selfless nurse who had time for everyone sharing her skills and knowledge to ensure excellent patient care."
Emma Davis had worked at the same hospital as her sister in the colorectal surgery unit for nine years before leaving in 2013.
In a message to staff, chief nursing officer Gail Byrne said, "She had the same underlying health condition as Katy and had been unwell prior to her admission when she tested positive for Covid-19.
"It goes without saying just how devastating and tragic this is for the family and all who knew them.
Emma has been described as an excellent soul with a calm and cheerful personality.
"She was well-liked by all and was a valuable member of the team during her time with us."
As of now, total of 50 British nursing staff have died during the pandemic, according to a list compiled by the Nursing Times.
