The story of patient zero in Fuerteventura.

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The patient, who was discharged this week(after three months), gives a plaque of thanks to the staff and Health says that "we stop this virus together"

Sergio Calvo was admitted to the Virgen de la Peña General Hospital in Fuerteventura for three months. Yesterda he returned to the centre to thank his staff for the care received.

The Canary Islands Government Health Department released Thursday images of Sergio with the staff who attended him for a long period, with the message: "We stop this virus together."

Health indicates that the patient was discharged this past Monday after he had been admitted to the Majorero hospital for ninety days and that this Thursday he returned to deliver a plaque of thanks.

"To all the staff of the Internal Medicine Service of the Virgen de la Peña General Hospital, in gratitude for their great professional, human and affection towards me", can be read on the memory plaque.

Fuerteventura has registered 45 accumulated cases since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, without officially remaining active. During this period there has been no regret for any deaths.

Health indicates that Sergio was discharged on Monday, although in the balance of the Health Area the Island registered a patient in intensive care until Tuesday, who was discharged on Wednesday.