HPD officer who tested positive for COVID-19 opens eyes, making progress

Saturday, April 18, 2020
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston police officer who was hospitalized in critical condition for his COVID-19 symptoms, opened his eyes on Saturday.

During a news conference, Houston Police Department Chief Art Acevedo said Detective Ray Cervantes was able to follow doctor's instructions.
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The good news comes days after Ray's wife asked Houstonians to pray for her husband.

Det. Ray was in intensive care and on a ventilator for more than a week, according to Chief Acevedo.

Cervantes, with HPD for 27 years, most recently worked on the Homicide Cold Case Squad.
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