Captain Tom Moore, 100, in hospital with Covid and pneumonia

Captain Tom Moore has been admitted to hospital while battling coronavirus and pneumonia, his family have said.

Daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore confirmed the 100-year-old war veteran, who raised almost £33 million for NHS charities during the first lockdown, was taken in for treatment today when he needed extra help with his breathing.

She said her dad is currently being looked after by ‘wonderful staff’ at Bedford Hospital – but is not in intensive care.

In a statement posted to the Captain Tom Moore Twitter account, Hannah wrote: ‘I wanted to update everybody that today (Sunday 31st January) my father was admitted to hospital.

‘Over the last few weeks he was being treated for pneumonia and last week tested positive for Covid-19.

‘He was at home with us until today when he needed additional help with his breathing. He is being treated in a ward, although he is not in ICU.

‘The medical care he has received in the last few weeks has been remarkable and we know that the wonderful staff at Bedford Hospital will do all they can to make him comfortable and hopefully return home as soon as possible.

‘We understand that everyone will be wishing him well. We are of course focusing on my father and will update you when we are able to. Hannah x’.

The Second World War veteran quickly became a national treasure in 2020 after he won hearts across the nation with his determination to walk 100 laps around his Bedfordshire garden before his 100th birthday.

After originally setting out to raise just £1,000, more than £32 million in donations came flooding in from all over the world.

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