'MY ANGEL' Mum’s agony as she pays tribute to ‘angel’ daughter, 26, who died from coronavirus leaving behind toddler, 3

A DEVASTATED mum has shared the agony of losing her 26-year-old daughter to coronavirus in a heart-wrenching tribute.

Sonya Kaygan worked as a carer at the Elizabeth Lodge Care Home in Enfield, in North London, and leaves behind a three-year-old daughter.

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The 26-year-old carer and single mum died after contracting the deadly virus

Sonya's mum, Ayse Mehmet, said her daughter was a "beautiful angel"

In an emotional Facebook post, Ayse Mehmet, Sonya's mother, wrote: "My soul, my angel, I lost the most beautiful angel in this world. We lost the most beautiful angel in this world".

Friends and family also paid tribute to the carer, with one friend commenting: "I’m so sorry for your loss, she was such a lovely and beautiful person, I can’t believe she’s gone, she’s in a better place now and may god give you all the strength that you need to get through this thinking of you all."

My soul, my angel, I lost the most beautiful angel in this world. We lost the most beautiful angel in this world.

Mum Ayse Mehmet

Another wrote: "My condolences to you, my dear sister, may she rest in peace. We are so sad. I cried so much."

In a GoFundMe page set up in Sonya's memory that has already exceeded its £2,000 target, it says: "Sonya Kaygan sadly lost her battle with COVID-19 today aged 26. Sonya was a carer at the C. She gave her life to protecting and caring for the most vulnerable.

"She was a gentle, caring and kind-hearted soul. Sonya was a single parent and leaves behind her three-year-old daughter.

"Sonya's mother Ayse is taking care of her grandchild now, while also deeply hurting from the loss of her daughter.

"The money raised will go a long way in making life more bearable after experiencing this unexpected tragedy.

"The funds will go towards funeral costs and the care of her three-year-old daughter."

Sonya's mum wrote a heart-wrenching tribute on Facebook

The UK recorded 847 new coronavirus-related deaths in hospitals today, taking the total to 14,576.

Among the latest deaths is new mum Salina Shaw, 37, who died just a few days after giving birth to her daughter.

However the figure does not includes thousands more who have died in care homes and the community.

Up to 40,000 Brits could die during the first wave of the spread - making it the worst hit country in Europe, a leading expert has warned.

Professor Anthony Costello, of the UCL Institute for Global Health, warned the UK could endure up to nine more waves after lockdown measures are relaxed.

The rise in Covid-19 cases in care homes across the UK has seen staff demand more person protective equipment.

Homes have been forced to beg for equipment off beauty salons.