Virus Outbreak: NTUH celebrates virus survivorsBy Jake Chung / Staff writer, with CNANational Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) yesterday held a celebration for patients with severe symptoms of COVID-19 who have recovered from the disease, including a middle-aged man who was at death’s door at one point. Since it started admitting COVID-19 patients on Jan. 23, the Taipei hospital has treated 17 patients, including three who were diagnosed with severe respiratory failure and six with pneumonia. The man also underwent dialysis due to a complication of renal failure during the treatment process, Ku said. The patient thanked the doctors profusely for helping him recover within such a short period. National Taiwan University vice president Chang Shan-chwen (張上淳) said that the COVID-19 mortality rate in Taiwan is low due to the nation’s excellent medical care.

Source: Taipei Times June 18, 2020 15:56 UTC