“Number of patients: 0”, read the report for the next shift, said a delighted hospital director Amalia Hadjigianni,

“Today we all feel joy and are moved,” Hadjigianni said, speaking on behalf of the 120 staff members who worked in the coronavirus ward. “Despite the initial fears, doubts and reservations, through teamwork, diligence and collectivity, we managed to complete the difficult task assigned to us.”

She added that during the past few months she was often stressed but knew there was no other option.

Forty beds will remain on standby in case a second wave of the coronavirus starts,

From March 11 until Monday, a total of 152 patients with the virus were hospitalised in Famagusta.

The Eden Resort Rehabilitation Center in Tersefanou, where those released often spend the rest of their recovery, is currently hosting ten of those who were discharged.

Source: Cyprus Mail