"Thanks to Medical Staff, I Was Happy" Letter Left by Busan 'COVID-19' Recoveree

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jonghyo] Patient No. 47 in the Busan area, who was diagnosed as fully recovered from the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), sent a letter of thanks to the medical staff and public health center employees who treated him.

Mr. A (born in 1972, male, Dongnae-gu), known as Patient No. 47, experienced a worsening condition while visiting the screening clinic at Busan Daedong Hospital on the 24th of last month and received emergency treatment. He was then diagnosed with COVID-19 on the 25th, admitted to Kosin University Gospel Hospital, and after full recovery, has been under self-quarantine since the 7th of this month.

Mr. A expressed his gratitude to the medical staff, saying, "Although it is a dangerous and difficult task, I deeply appreciate the noble work the medical staff do for patients." He added, "Seeing the medical staff wearing hot and uncomfortable protective suits, goggles fogged up so they could barely see, and thick gloves that made it hard to feel anything, yet still thinking of patients and conducting various tests despite the difficulties, made me feel very happy in life."

He also conveyed his thanks to the employees of Dongnae Public Health Center. Mr. A said, "I deeply thank all the Dongnae Public Health Center employees who worked for the residents of Dongnae-gu despite the sudden increase in workload and dangerous situations caused by the cluster outbreak at Oncheon Church." He added, "Once the quarantine period ends and the COVID-19 situation is over, I will visit and personally express my gratitude."

A representative of Dongnae Public Health Center responded, "We were just doing what we were supposed to do, so we feel sorry to receive a handwritten letter of thanks." They added, "We will do our best until the day the COVID-19 situation is resolved."

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