B&H Presidency Chairman Milorad Dodik was released for home treatment today after 16 days of fighting the coronavirus. He addressed the press after leaving the University Clinical Center of RS in Banja Luka and shared his experiences about the two-week treatment.

The director of the UCC RS, Vlado Đajić, said that Dodik had bilateral pneumonia and that by working together, in consultation with doctors from Serbia, he successfully ended this battle and can continute home treatment.

Dodik thanked for the dedicated work and approach he had not seen in a long time.

- People were always there like me. They dealt with us patients. And I am grateful to everyone. This was my hardest 25 days. When I listen to Dr. Đajić and his team, I see that it was quite serious. I am grateful to the people, the support staff, the teams of doctors from Serbia, Slovenia, the USA and everyone who was, not only around me, but who helped any person. I am convinced that this is a reference health institution - said Dodik.

He added that these were difficult days for him and his family, and that a period of rehabilitation awaits him. He told the people to be careful.

- Don't be naive. When Dr. Đajić said that he went to church and lit a candle for me, he was aware of where I was. It was problematic, this is my big victory, but also for a team of people. The support pleased me and gave me strength. It didn't let me kneel. I feel pretty good. I will slowly regain my physical strength. I followed the current events a bit. I felt the earthquake myself, I am sorry for the tragedy in Posušje. I believe that we will gather, find strength and be strong - said Dodik.

He also thanked Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, Chinese President Xi Jinping, but also Sergei Lavrov, Russia's foreign minister, who offered to help.