LI Community Hospital Discharges 1,000th Coronavirus Patient

Patchogue NY

03 February, 2021

1:50 PM

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PATCHOGUE, NY — Nearly a year after Long Island saw its first coronavirus case, a local hospital discharged its 1,000th coronavirus patient. Richard Raia was first sent to the Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue last month with COVID-19. However, Tuesday marked a momentous day not just for Raia, but for the hospital as well. Photo courtesy of Long Island Community HospitalRaia's discharge marked the 1,000th COVID patient released from the hospital since the pandemic began. As Raia made his exit, the hospital staff stood socially distanced to cheer him on. Check out a video from the heartwarming moment below: