Doctors, nurses and hospital staff lined the hallway of the Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville yesterday morning.
It wasn’t your usual release, but Al Poirier isn’t your typical patient.
Al was released 101 days after being taken by ambulance to the hospital. He says he was one of the lucky ones.
He and his wife Deborah Poirier both tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from a cruise earlier this year.
While Deborah recovered from the virus at home, Al spent nearly seven weeks in a coma. Doctors were concerned about his outcome, he had a very high level of care for many weeks.
While Al was leaving the hospital, family and friends were waiting to surprise him.
Community members stood outside their own homes, along the road with signs, hoping to catch a glimpse.
Jenifer Poirier, his daughter had not seen him since December 31st when she dropped him off at the airport.
Al has lost 27 pounds since his family and friends last saw him, so it’s been a long and difficult few months, but the Poirier’s are grateful for Al’s recovery.
Now that he’s back at home, the couple is already looking forward to the future and planning their next trip when everything calms down.
Speedy recovery Al Porrier!
-Ian
Credits: atlantic.ctvnews.ca
