Jersey Proud: Wayne hospital celebrates patient's discharge after 130 days with COVID-19
It was a big moment for 57-year-old Richard Chirico and his wife after a long journey.
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Apr 29, 2022, 2:29 AM
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Updated 937 days ago
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The medical staff at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Wayne celebrated Thursday the discharge of a patient who was hospitalized for 130 days with COVID-19.
It was a big moment for 57-year-old Richard Chirico and his wife after a long journey.
Chirico was intubated for 45 days and spent 29 in rehab to gain his strength back.
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