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.
READ MORE: Roads Flood, Rivers Overflow As Nor'easter Dumps Heavy Rain During Morning Commute In New JerseyThe 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.
MORE NEWS: Long Island Preparing For Potential Flooding, Power Outages As Winds Pick UpHe’ll now spend some time at a rehab center before going home.
