World War II veteran, 100, beats coronavirus after 58 days in hospital

A 100-year-old World War II veteran survived his battle with coronavirus after spending 58 days in the hospital.

Lloyd Falk was one of the first Covid-19 patients at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in Virginia. He was admitted on March 24 with symptoms of the virus and was finally discharged last week.

Falk’s wife of 74 years also tested positive for coronavirus, but she did not survive and died weeks before her husband finally left the hospital.

‘Despite losing his wife of 74 years to the virus a few weeks ago, Mr. Falk continued to stay strong, defying the odds and surviving his fight against COVID-19,’ the hospital wrote in a Facebook post alongside a video of Falk leaving the medical center.

As Falk left the hospital, medical workers lined the hallway and clapped as he was wheeled out, honoring the veteran and his late wife.

‘For the most part, you have been so helpful. I really do appreciate it,’ Falk said from his hospital bed in the video.

The heartwarming video also featured Falk’s daughter, who thanked healthcare workers for helping to keep her father alive.

‘I really thought so many times that he was gone, you know, I really did’ she said.

‘And he just popped back up, you know. Thank you for everything, all the tests and everything you’ve done for my father. And also helping him through losing his wife of 74 years.’

‘It was hard on him, but…all-in-all just wonderful, unbelievable. It’s just amazing how luckily he survived,’ she continued.

Falk is now reportedly rehabilitating and recovering from the virus at home.

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