I have had it at least 2 times - maybe 3
(1) was rough - with pneumonia, too (prayers of mine and others got me through)
(2) was really rough - with seasonal allergies - that one had me a little concerned (prayers, again, Vitamin C, Zinc and D3)
(3) not quite as bad - it was maybe 40% like the others
And yes, I DO wear a mask if there’s chilly air - it does protect my throat (this is generally only outside and not so much with Summer, of course)
I think you’ve probably seen my story, but when I contracted it I had pneumonia too. I was hospitalized for six days. I had to retire because of it, so I can now rest more, but it’s only by resting and pacing myself that I exist. Many lonely days, but God has sustained me.