Yesterday, one of our #Covid19 patients tried to runaway. He was stopped before he could leave, and gently convinced to go back. Patients in isolation are under severe mental stress. In addition to ICU beds and ventilators, we should address the mental wellbeing of our patients.

— Firass Abiad (@firassabiad) March 16, 2020

At RHUH, patients are provided with high speed internet, multichannel TV, and are visited at least twice daily. Yet, they are away from the comfort of their homes and the human interaction with loved ones. They might stay in isolation for weeks.

— Firass Abiad (@firassabiad) March 16, 2020