Doctor Le Thanh Phuc, Director of Lung Hospital (first left), hands out discharge papers to patients.

A newly released female patient said, “During my first week of illness, I was very confused. But doctors explained everything in detail and supported me emotionally. I think if everyone follows the 5K recommendations of the Ministry of Health - masks, disinfection, distance, no large gatherings, and medical declaration - the risk of infections will be very low. If you have already contracted it, optimism is key and you need to increase your antibodies. Then you’ll get over it.”

After being discharged from the hospital, the patients will continue to be self-isolated at home for 14 days.