Florida couple married for 45 years discharged from hospital after recovering from COVID-19 together

MIAMI, Fla. - Staff at the West Kendall Baptist Hospital in South Florida clapped and cheered as a couple married for 45 years were discharged after recovering from COVID-19.

The couple held hands and wore masks as hospital staff wheeled them toward the door. The back of their wheelchairs had signs the read "Just Discharged."

Courtesy: South Baptist Hospital via Storyful

The couple, named as Doriela Muñoz and Carlos Saldarrianga in local reports, both tested positive for COVID-19 and were admitted to hospital on the same day. 

According to Baptist Health, the couple had a “long stay” in the hospital. 

The hospital is located in Miami-Dade County. According to the Florida Department of Health, the combined number of COVID-19 cases in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties account for 60% of cases in the state. 

MAP: Florida coronavirus cases by county

If you feel sick:

The Florida Department of Health has opened a COVID-19 Call Center at 1-866-779-6121. Agents will answer questions around the clock. Questions may also be emailed to covid-19@flhealth.gov. Email responses will be sent during call center hours.

LINK: Florida's COVID-19 website

CORONAVIRUS IN FLORIDA: What you need to know

AROUND THE WORLD: CoronavirusNOW.com

Map of known COVID-19 cases:

MOBILE APP USERS: Click here for map