More than 140 patients were discharged from hospitals in Manchester over the past week after beating coronavirus.
141 people who tested positive for COVID-19 were able to leave the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust hospitals, which include the Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI), Wythenshawe Hospital and Trafford General, in the last seven days.
They are now recovering at home.
In a post on Twitter, the trust thanked their staff for their 'hard work, dedication and care'.
The tweet said: "In the past week, 141 COVID-19 patients have recovered and returned home safely!
"Thank you to everyone at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust for working hard every day to provide excellent care and make this possible."
This comes after 103 patients were discharged from Tameside Hospital after beating the virus.
16 patients at Stepping Hill Hospital were also able to leave the COVID-19 unit to continue their recovery at home.
At least 1,052 people have died in the region's hospitals after testing positive for COVID-19, according to the latest figures released on Wednesday (April 22).
England reported 665 new deaths on Wednesday, Scotland reported 77, and Wales had 15 new deaths. Northern Ireland is yet to report its figures.
The total death toll is now 18,094 across the UK.
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