Yes. I also know several people that fought covid in the hospital for weeks and now many months later are suffering from damage. Lungs, heart, kidneys, nerves, etc. About half were otherwise healthy and not senior citizens.
The survival rate of 99%+ does not give the full picture of damage from this disease. Many more people will end up with lifelong complications than die.
It is not like the flu or cold. It is like a vascular disease that can damage any organ in the body if your DNA is vulnerable to it. Contracting the virus is like russian roulette and never know what will happen.
Yes, exactly. Thanks for the reply.
In my circle.
My wife and I had it. Minor symptoms, but I have noticed that on longer hikes (3+ miles) I get winded where I didn’t before. Not sure if CV related or the fact I am getting older.
Coworker had it. Moderate to sever symptoms. He is having trouble walking more than a block. Also is obese, diabetic, and an alcoholic (recovering now!). Doc told him he has scaring on his lungs. He is unsure on how many years it took off.
Friend and wife had it. He passed out on his steps for at least an hour before found. Wife is a vet, and gave him steroids. He is ok, but has lost a lot of range on his bike (30%). Got the shot and was VERY sick and feels much worse now.
Number of others with no long term results.
Long term this will be a winnowing function like TB and other diseases.