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It's a very special moment for Joan Soler Sendra.
Two sisters drive him through the foyer of a hospital in Barcelona.
The 63-year-old was in intensive care for almost four months as a result of a Covid infection.
The doctors fought for his life.
Now he has probably survived the worst.
And the staff treats him to a walk to the nearby sea to celebrate the day.
Right across the street in the sunshine.
O-Ton Andrea Castellvi Deputy Intensive Care Manager
“Today is 114 days since Joan was admitted to intensive care. He is a patient with a very long recovery process. He's been here the longest of all, a first wave patient. He was artificially ventilated for a long time. Now he tries again to breathe on his own. He always manages more. And we're making progress step by step. "
At first, Sendra had only mild symptoms.
But within a few days he developed a high fever - and got weaker and weaker.
The trip with the sickbed to the water is a special therapy for the nurse
O-Ton Andrea Castellvi Deputy Head of Intensive Care »After so many days under these circumstances, that gives a shot of vitality. The patient was without daylight for so long. He couldn't see his family. The sun also gives the desire to keep fighting. "
It was a moving moment for the family.
Sendra's brothers were also infected with the corona virus last November, but did not have to go to the hospital.
O-Ton Jaume Soler, brother of the patient “This is a very strong adrenaline rush for him. Because he says, hey, he still loves me. He was always aware of his serious illness. And that's very good for his morale now. "
Joan Soler Sendar can't speak again yet.
But he won't forget the first sun in four months anytime soon.