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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston police officer has been released from the hospital after contracting novel coronavirus in April.
HPD Detective Ray Cervantes, 57, has officially been discharged. However, according to Chief Art Acevedo, Cervantes still “hasn’t completely recovered.”
After being in intensive care and on a ventilator during his stay, Cervantes will now be transferred to a long-term facility where he will continue recovery.
Additionally, over thirty-one HPD officers have tested positive for coronavirus.
Chief Art Acevedo✔@ArtAcevedo
On behalf of the Cervantes family thank you everyone who have lifted Ray and his family. While he hasn’t completely recovered, he is on his way. #RelationalPolicing https://twitter.com/htvhouston/status/1261693118719672321 …
HTVHouston@HTVHouston45 days at St. Luke’s hospital, HPD Homicide Detective Ray Cervantes has finally been discharged.
He will continue his recovery at a long term care facility.
Continue to keep Detective Cervantes in your thoughts and prayers. #Prayers do work!!!
