ISTANBUL Turkey: Uncle Ismail, Ismail Kirdar, a 95-year old Turkish man is latest survivors of the novel coronavirus in Turkeym who beat the virus at old age.
Uncle Ismail was taken to hospital in western Turkish city Izmir city on March 25 due to high fever and after staying in quarantine for over 14 days, he was discharged from the hospital with applauds on Monday evening after beating the coronavirus with courage and valor.
Ismail Kirdar, who was staying at a nursing home, was taken to the hospital due to high fever on March 25. He tested positive for the coronavirus at the hospital.
After receiving treatment at Izmir Katip Celebi University’s Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, he recovered and was discharged from the hospital.
“Uncle Ismail has defeated coronavirus,” said one of the medical staffers, adding: “This should be a hope for Turkey.”
As of Monday evening, Turkey has reported more than 30,200 COVID-19 cases, and the death toll stands at 649.
Since appearing in Wuhan, China last December, the novel coronavirus has spread to at least 180 countries and regions, according to figures compiled by the US’ Johns Hopkins University.
Nearly 1.3 million cases have been reported worldwide, with the global death toll topping 70,000, and over 270,000 recoveries.
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