Good news: Senior citizen couple, a doctor, and an attorney among those who recently recovered from COVID-19
The number of confirmed Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) cases in the country continue to rise, especially since more persons under investigation (PUI) and persons under monitoring (PUM) are now being tested. Nevertheless, there's also reason to celebrate amid the COVID-19 pandemic, because as of 4 PM of April 7, there has been a total of 84 recoveries from COVID-19. Among these recovered COVID-19 patients are a senior citizen couple in Mandaluyong City, a doctor in Cebu, and an attorney in Pasay City.
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Senior Citizen couple who recovered from COVID-19
Senior citizen couple
The senior citizen couple who both battled COVID-19 were admitted at the VRP Medical Center in Mandaluyong City. At first, it was only the wife who experienced symptoms of the Coronavirus Disease. Then, her husband pleaded to be with her in the isolation room. Hence, they had to sign a waiver that it was their decision to be with each other in the isolation room, although it was extremely risky.
After a few days, the husband did develop symptoms and also tested positive for COVID-19. But fortunately, the couple both survived the potentially deadly disease.
According to Rona Garcia, Hospital Administrator of VRP Medical Center, the couple's recovery definitely boosted the morale of their frontliners. She said, “We don't always see that situation in other cases. Minsan 'di ba 'yong isa medyo mas lumalala? So, it was a real victorious moment for us din na at least sabay gumaling yung mag-asawa. At the same time, I think…you know, our health care workers really needed that moment. Iyong parang pati sila nabuhayan talaga noong nakita nila na nag-recover nga iyong mag-asawa.”
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The couple was discharged from the hospital on April 3 and are now under home quarantine.
A doctor in Cebu recovered from COVID-19
Doctor in Cebu
Dr. Estrella Wang, a 69-year-old doctor in Cebu, recovered from COVID-19 after courageously fighting the disease for two weeks in the hospital.
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Dr. Wang has been working as an internal medicine specialist for over 30 years. And she acquired the Coronavirus Disease while caring for other COVID-19 patients.
So, when she was discharged from the hospital, her fellow frontliners and health care workers gave her a happy send-off.
An attorney in Pasay City beat COVID-19
Attorney in Pasay City
Atty. Rubin Cura was the second COVID-19 patient to recover in Pasay City. He admitted that he initially feared the worst, with all the unfortunate news he heard about other COVID-19 patients.
Nevertheless, the support of his loved ones got him through his ordeal with COVID-19, although they weren't allowed to visit him in the hospital.
And since his latest COVID-19 tests came back negative, Atty. Cura plans to donate his plasma in order to help other COVID-19 patients recover.
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In his 24 Oras interview with Athena Imperial, he shared some encouraging words for everyone affected by COVID-19. He said, “Just have faith and believe that God will never abandon us in the most trying times.”
Truly, the human spirit is stronger than any disease. And regardless if you're a frontliner, a COVID-19 patient, or simply staying at home to keep yourself and others safe, these stories of recovery will surely serve as inspiration and source of strength during this difficult time.
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