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Sammy Linebaugh reportingThe 6-year-old Orem boy who contracted a mild form of SARS, while living in China, is back home tonight. You may remember the boy's father, James Salisbury, died from the virus.
News Specialist Sammy Linebaugh looked in on today's reunion with some pretty excited little sisters.
It's the moment they've been waiting for.
"MICKEY! "
Big brother Mickey, is finally back.
"YOU SCARED US MICKEY!"
After 21 days in a Hong Kong hospital, a couple connecting flights...
Mickey Salisbury: "THE SECOND RIDE WAS REALLY, REALLY LONG
Six year old Mickey Salisbury was reunited today with perhaps, his three biggest fans.
Melinda...Melony...and Melissa...who is sightless, but knows just who's voice she's hearing.
Jia Hui Salisbury, Mickey's Mother: "YEAH, TO SEE MY FAMILY ALL TOGETHER IT IS A BIG DAY."
Jia Hui Salisbury flew to Hong Kong two weeks ago to pick up her son after doctors confirmed he was fully recovered -- no SARS remained in his system.
Sammy Linebaugh: "MICKEY AND HIS MOM ACTUALLY ARRIVED IN UTAH TEN DAYS AGO..BUT STAYED IN SECLUSION, JUST TO MAKE SURE THERE WAS NO HINT OF THE VIRUS."
Dr. Joseph Miner Utah County Health Dept.: "THE INCUBATION PERIOD FROM EXPOSURE TIME UNTIL YOU BECOME ILL IS THREE TO TEN DAYS ROUGHLY, AND THEY'VE BOTH BEEN TEN DAYS SINCE THEY WERE IN THE HOSPITAL THERE IN HONG KONG."
This morning Mickey was given a clean bill of health by the Utah County Health Department.
Mickey: "HE HAD TO LISTEN TO MY HEART, LISTEN TO MY BACK AND CHECK HERE..AND HERE."
Now the only thing he might have to fight off, is his adoring sisters...
"MUAH! KISS!"
Who already have the coming weeks all worked out.
"PLAY WITH THEM, GO OUT TO PLAY -- PLAY IN THE BACKYARD."
The Salisbury family, has set up a trust fund to help with medical bills and the children's needs.
Donations, can be made in James E. Salisbury's name ... at all Zions Bank locations.
