Coronavirus Survivor Finally Leaves LI Hospital After 108 Days
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- There was a powerful moment Friday at a Long Island hospital after a man's long fight against the coronavirus.
Doctors and nurses cheered as Hafeez Rehman left the Long Island Jewish Medical Center after 108 days.
The hospital says it was the longest stay of any COVID patient.
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Rehman, who is 41 years old, had to be intubated three times.
He'll now spend some time at a rehab center before going home.