Philadelphia Doctor Who Later Contracted COVID-19 Reflects On First Patients, 'A Lot Of Fear'

Philadelphia PA

09 April, 2021

4:02 PM

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By Stephanie Stahl, CBS Philadelphia April 9, 2021 PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are seeing an increase in COVID-19 patients. Medical teams have been through a horrific year and are hoping they don't see another surge. Eyewitness News has the story of one local doctor who became a patient too. As we hit the one-year mark since Philadelphia had its first surge in COVID cases, many health care workers are reflecting on this historic year that was filled with fear, survival and hope. This has been a historic year for people who work in hospitals. Facing this contagious and deadly virus has brought challenges and fear along with survival and hope. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.