JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Florida man is a lung cancer survivor. Now, he has beaten the coronavirus.
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Carl Schuck, 72, spent two weeks on a ventilator at Jacksonville’s Baptist Hospital after he was diagnosed with COVID-19, the hospital said in a tweet.
Carl Schuck, 72, spent two weeks on a ventilator at #BaptistSouth as he fought #COVID19. Today, the lung cancer survivor left the hospital after making a FULL recovery. Our team members cheered him on as he left as he met his wife Laura outside. They say it’s an Easter miracle. pic.twitter.com/LqMXBTCemL
— Baptist Health (@BaptistHealthJx) April 10, 2020
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Friday, Schuck was wheeled out of the hospital, pumping his fists and displaying a “V for victory” sign. As he was leaving, Baptist Hospital staff lined the halls and cheered, calling it an Easter miracle.
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Schuck was carrying a sign of good wishes, created by staff members.
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“God bless you all,” Schuck told the staff as he left to reunite with his wife, Laura Schuckl the hospital said.
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