HANOI: Vietnam's most seriously ill COVID-19 patient, a British pilot who at one point seemed close to death, left hospital on Saturday (Jul 11) ...
Cameron's illness and the highly publicised efforts of Vietnam's doctors to save him became a symbol in Vietnam of the country's successful fight against the virus.
At one point, medical officials said Cameron, initially identified only as"Patient 91", had just 10 per cent of his lung capacity and was in critical condition. With the vast majority of Vietnam's COVID-19 patients already recovered, the news of a potential first death prompted a national outpouring of support, with dozens of people coming forward as potential lung donors.But under round-the clock care, Cameron improved. By June he no longer required a lung transplant and was taken off life support.
Vietnam spent over US$200,000 treating him. Vietnamese doctors will accompany Cameron on the special flight back to Britain, state media said. "As soon as I get fit, I'm coming back," said Cameron."I'm still a pilot - my license has lapsed, that's all."
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