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Baral began feeling tired and came down
with the virus after treating patients at LIJ
Forest Hills.
Baral had suffered shortness of breath,
a dry cough, diarrhea, and a loss of smell
and taste, she said.
“It was a difficult time period. I’m glad that
I never had to be hospitalized,” Baral said. “I
didn’t want the virus to progress and I kept
telling myself, 'You better fight this.’”
Silva said he was thankful that he didn’t
become sick but was worried about
Vanessa.
“I get worried sometimes especially with
loved ones,” Silva said. “I try to protect
myself as best as I can at work because we
all know where the virus lives.”
Following Baral’s successful recovery
and then tying the knot on television two
months later, the couple said their “hearts
feel so full with the whole experience” and
are glad their coworkers and family were
able to witness the ceremony.
“The whole crew at the 'Today Show'
were very welcoming and they made it feel
so much easier,” the couple said. “We are
really thankful to be healthy and to have
the opportunity to share our love with
everyone.” Silva’s coworkers at Lenox Hill Hospital cheer on the newlyweds.
Photo courtesy of Northwell Health
Baral’s LIJ Forest Hills coworkers celebrate the couple’s nuptials.
Photo courtesy of Northwell Health
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