Dad Survives CCP Virus, Tearfully Hugs Daughters for First Time After 72 Days in Hospital

Courtesy of Catholic Health’s Mercy Hospital

A loving dad who fought to overcome the CCP virus had an emotional reunion with his two young daughters. Hugging for the first time in 72 days, the family of four was reunited on March 24.

“It was very stressful being away from all my girls,” said Alfredo Hercules, 39, referring to his wife, Jamila, and daughters, Isabel, 9, and Safiah, 7.