Dr. Kent Brantly, the US doctor cured of Ebola left the Emory University Hospital Atlanta this morning.
Before leaving, he spoke at a news conference, telling reporters that he’s thrilled to be alive
“Today is a miraculous day. I’m thrilled to be alive, to be well and to be reunited with my family.
“I cannot thank you enough for your prayers and your support, but what I can tell you is that I serve a God who answers prayers. God saved my life, a direct answer to thousands and thousands of prayers. Thank you to the Liberia community, Emory hospital and so many of you, my family, friends and church family. Please don’t stop praying for others in West Africa.”
“I will be going away to recover physically and emotionally, but for now, we need some time together in private before sharing more of our journey.” He said
The other American missionary Nancy Writebol was discharged from Emory University Hospital on Tuesday August 19th totally cured of Ebola.
Emory’s staff is confident that the American patients’ discharges pose “no public health threat,” said Dr. Bruce Ribner, director of Emory’s Infectious Disease Unit.
He said the reason the public was not made aware of Writebol’s release immediately was that she requested her discharge not be publicly announced.
Nancy is free of the virus, but the lingering effects of the battle have left her in a significantly weakened condition and her husband, David Writebol, said it would be best to leave the hospital privately to be able to give her the rest and recuperation she needs at this time.”
Brantly passed along gratitude to family, friends and public for their support and prayer.