Catherine Tyldesley has thanked the NHS after her mother underwent emergency surgery at the same hospital where her grandfather is being treated for coronavirus symptoms.
The ex-Coronation Street actress, from Walkden, said her mother had been admitted to intensive care at the Salford Royal Hospital on Friday.
The 36-year-old described the news that her mother could return home on Wednesday as "miraculous", and said she had never felt "more gratitude" in her life.
She said on Instagram: "It's been a horrendous six days. Mum was admitted to ICU on Friday night, needing emergency surgery. The worry was like nothing I've ever known.
"I want to take this opportunity to express my never ending gratitude to our #NHS and to #SalfordRoyal Hospital. The doctors worked around the clock to treat my mum swiftly and keep her protected from#covid19 at all times.
"In the six days she spent in ICU she witnessed heartbreak and miracles. Each time I spoke to her describing the medical staff as 'angels'. My mum has spent a week of her life with the greatest of heroes."
Catherine's grandfather is being treated at the same hospital for suspected coronavirus.
In a video on Instagram last month, she said her grandfather had been put on a ventilator after becoming "really poorly" over a number of weeks.
The star's post continued: "My grandad still fights for his life in the very same hospital. Unable to see him is heartbreaking, but knowing he is surrounded by 'earth angels' is reassuring."
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