Top West Midlands Police officer leaves hospital after battling coronavirus
A West Midlands Police chief superintendent who was in intensive care with coronavirus is now home.
Ch Supt Phil Dolby was taken to hospital on March 29 after showing symptoms of coronavirus.
His colleagues posted on social media to say he was in intensive care and on a ventilator helping him to breathe.
But after 26 days in hospital, he posted online to say he has been discharged and is at home with his family, along with a picture of him in a wheelchair and face mask giving two thumbs up.
The tweet says: "After 26 days, I have been discharged from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and am at home with my family!
"A lovely send off from the amazing hospital staff. Emotional reunion with my wife, kids and labrador. Long road to recovery ahead.
"Slow and steady. Thanks for all your support!"
Chief Supt Dolby has been on the force for more than two decades and served as a Detective Chief Inspector based in Dudley for two years until 2016, when he became temporary superintendent.
He was appointed Head of Criminal Justice Services in February this year.
