First Patients Discharged From Temporary Coronavirus Hospital in London
Health care workers were seen clapping on April 19 as the first two patients were discharged from the Nightingale London, a temporary NHS hospital at London’s ExCel Centre.
According to the BBC, Eamonn Sullivan, nursing director at the hospital, said: “This is wonderful news and testament to all the clinicians and support staff who have been working around the clock to care for our patients. Although these two patients being discharged today are now out of danger, their long road to recovery is a reminder of why everyone needs to do what they can to stay safe by following the government’s advice.”
The facility was built in just nine days with a capacity for up to 4,000 patients. The first patient was admitted on April 7.
According to The Times, 17 additional field hospitals have been planned across the country if needed.
As of April 19, 120,067 people had tested positive for the coronavirus UK-wide, with 16,060 people having died, according to the Department of Health and Social Care. Credit: NHS Nightingale London via Storyful
