Updated: Nancy Writebol was discharged from Emory Hospital on Tuesday and Dr. Kent Brantly was released Thursday. The lead doctor said their discharge poses no threat to public health.
Dr. Kent Brantly was discharged from Emory Hospital today after completely recovering from the Ebola virus.
In a press conference, Brantly thanked God, SIM, Samaritan's Purse, the experimental drug, and the medical team at Emory Hospital for his treatment and recovery.
"Today is a miraculous day," he said. "I am thrilled to be alive, to be well, and to be reunited with my family."
"I am forever thankful to God for sparing my life and am glad for any attention my sickness has attracted to the plight of West Africa in the midst of this epidemic. Please continue to pray for Liberia and the people of West Africa, and encourage those in positions of leadership and influence to do everything possible to bring this Ebola outbreak to an end."
He said he will be going away with his family for a period of time to recover from the physical and emotional ordeal.
Kevin Brantly, right, who contracted the deadly Ebola virus, hugs a member of Emory's medical staff.
Tami Chappell / Reuters
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