Members of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s (RVH) team have lined the hallways of the Respiratory unit in an emotional ‘clap out’ ceremony for Oro-Medonte resident Judy Carson who was discharged home after more than seven weeks in hospital after battling COVID-19.
The 78 year old woman and her husband Reg were on a cruise in March and when they were finally able to get back to Canada, Judy tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted to RVH’s Respiratory unit.
Staff and physicians from almost every corner of the health centre came to say goodbye and wish Judy well. Her incredible story and resilience was captured on the video posted below.
As for Judy, after thanking her care team through many tears, she was greeted outside by her husband of 56 years who was not permitted to visit her in hospital due to restrictions in place. When asked what was the first thing she was going to do when she got home, with a beaming smile, Judy replied, “sit in my sunroom, wave to all my neighbours and enjoy a hot cappuccino.”
RVH wishes Judy continued good health.