This is the heartwarming moment the first coronavirus patient admitted to the Royal Gwent Hospital's intensive care unit was discharged.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has shared a video of Scott Howell leaving the hospital ward earlier today.
Nurses and doctors line the corridor to clap Mr Howell as he gets pushed on a wheelchair out of the Cardiff Road, Newport, hospital, and he shows his own appreciation by applauding back.
He has now finally returned home to be reunited with his wife and four children.
Mr Howell said: "The staff here saved my life - I was in a coma in intensive care and my heart stopped twice.
"It was unbelievably fantastic to be in the fresh air and to see my family today.
"The care I've received has allowed me to be a husband and father again and it's wonderful!"
Intensive care consultant Dr Dave Hepburn described it as a "massive lift for staff across the health board".
"Scott was as ill as anybody can be, so to see him leaving hospital has been a massive lift for staff across the health board," Dr Hepburn said.
"All the hardship and pressure we are facing at the moment is all worth it when you see people like Scott get better and reunited with their families - it's the best gift we can receive."
