Cheers as Eastbourne nurse with covid-19 leaves critical care after 32 days

Orlando Fulgenicio was clapped and cheered as he emerged from the ward at Eastbourne DGH.

The frailty unit nurse had spent a month in critical care fighting the virus, and has now gone on to Jevington ward, where he used to work, to continue his recovery.

Orlando said, “I would like to thank the doctors and nurses and everyone who has helped look after me in hospital especially the critical care team.”

Critical care matron Philippa Hartland said, “It was fantastic to see Orlando leave the unit after 32 days being treated for Covid-19.

“He has had a tough battle and made a remarkable recovery. Seeing every patient recover from this virus is special but it is even more special when it is one of our own nurses.”

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