Els said Iris was admitted with similar symptoms to her husband and both were initially dependent on oxygen.
“Mr Adams also had to spend the first few days in the high-care unit of the hospital. The team treated them conservatively, using less-invasive ventilation techniques, to which they both responded well.”
Adams said he was relieved that they had both survived the virus.
“We had quite an experience but are both feeling much better now. The doctors and staff at the hospital treated us exceptionally well and we are deeply grateful to all of them.”
The hospital's acting general manager, Morné Kielblock, said staff gave the couple a rousing send-off with a “guard of honour”.
“Under the watchful eye of our outstanding medical and nursing teams, both these senior citizens survived the virus. It was a great privilege for us to treat such a brave couple and a morale booster for all of the doctors and staff to be able to send them home safely,” he said.
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