The former head teacher of a young High Wycombe woman who has died of coronavirus has paid tribute to the "outgoing" care worker. 

Chloe Middleton, 21, died on Thursday last week. Her heartbroken family say she died of the virus and did not have any underlying health conditions. 

Now, her former head teacher when she was a pupil at The Beaconsfield School has paid tribute to her. 

John Fletcher said: "The staff at The Beaconsfield School who taught Chloe were shocked to hear of her untimely death due to Covid-19.  

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"Chloe is remembered as an outgoing student who was full of life.  

"Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this very difficult time."

Chloe's devastated family have urged members of the public to take the virus seriously in heartbreaking Facebook posts. 

Her aunt warned: "Life as we know it has changed dramatically but unless we all act now to protect ourselves and others, the longer this turmoil and anguish will go on."