Coronavirus patient discharged after 58 days at OHSU

Washington woman survived after 30-day life support treatment

By Franny White May 14, 2020 Portland, Oregon

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Maria Nevarez, May 13, 2020, as she is about to be discharged from OHSU after 58 days in the hospital. Nevarez was one of Oregon Health & Science University’s first patients with COVID-19. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Coronavirus patient discharged

After about two months of hospitalization, Maria Nevarez, one of Oregon Health & Science University’s first patients with COVID-19 has finally been discharged, May 13, 2020. Staff lined the hallway to cheer for her as she left the hospital. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Coronavirus patient discharged

OHSU nurse Kelly Hyde, wheels out Maria Nevarez, one of Oregon Health & Science University’s first patients with COVID-19, May 13, 2020. Nevarez spent 58 days in the hospital. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Coronavirus patient discharged

Maria Nevarez greets her daughter, Marivel Nevarez, May 13, 2020, as she is about to be discharged from OHSU after 58 days in the hospital. Nevarez was one of Oregon Health & Science University’s first patients with COVID-19. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Coronavirus patient discharged

Maria Nevarez waves to OHSU staff, May 13, 2020, as she leaves the hospital after a 58-day stay. Nevarez was one of Oregon Health & Science University’s first patients with COVID-19. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Coronavirus patient discharged

Maria Nevarez greets her daughter, May 13, 2020, as she is about to be discharged from OHSU after 58 days in the hospital. Nevarez was one of Oregon Health & Science University’s first patients with COVID-19. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Coronavirus patient discharged

Maria Nevarez, left, talks with Kelly Hyde, R.N., center, and Darcey Ayala, R.N., as Nevarez leaves OHSU after 58 days in the hospital, May 13, 2020. Nevarez was one of Oregon Health & Science University’s first patients with COVID-19. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Coronavirus patient discharged

Staff clap and cheer as Maria Nevarez leaves OHSU, May 13, 2020. Nevarez was one of Oregon Health & Science University’s first patients with COVID-19, and spent 58 days in the hospital. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

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Heather Mayes, R.N.

Heather Mayes, R.N., 2020. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

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