(LEX 18) — Kentucky native and virus expert, Dr. Joseph Fair, says he's out of the hospital after battling COVID-19.
He was hospitalized for six days before being released on Sunday.
After 6 days, I’m being released with O2. I cannot thank my caregivers & the @NBCNews @MSNBC family enough. I also thank you all for they prayers and messages, even by fax. They lifted me up in hard times. Home to convalesce, but back as soon as my body permits.
— Dr. Joseph Fair (@curefinder) May 17, 2020
Dr. Fair is a Knott County native and contributer to NBC News.
He says he took many precautions during a recent trip to New Orleans but he probably caught the virus because his eyes were exposed.
Dr. Fair wants to thank everyone for all of the prayers and support.
