Covid-19 recovered patient shares his experience
The resident stated that he still has no idea where he contracted the virus.
With the number of Covid-19 cases that are rising, many are getting a reality check, and then there are some residents who do not take the virus as seriously as they should.
We interviewed John Adams, a visual artist who is originally from the community of Bosmont. Adams who tested positive for Covid-19 shared that he went for a test at Life Flora Hospital after having some symptoms.
“My temperature went to 38.5, I had shortness of breath, cold shivers and I lost my appetite,” said Adams.
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The artist added that he was sick for three days at home and realized that something was wrong, he then went to go get tested.
“My greatest issue was shortness of breath and feeling completely drained the whole day. No energy for anything including eating. I was in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for 6 days even though they assumed I would stay for 12 days by the staff. Bless God for that healing too.
“Besides the prayers and support of his wife, loved ones which were an incredible force which propelled my mental health too, my diet is very healthy and rich in nutrition specifically focused on immune-boosting minerals,” said Adams.
The resident stated that he still has no idea where he contracted the virus.
“My heart bleeds thinking that so many think this virus is a complete joke.
“It is soul-destroying seeing folks in ICU fighting for their lives and when I came out to see people not being diligent.
“Do we only take it seriously when our friends and family literally die before we will be respectful to others? What is that attitude saying about our respect for society?”In the conclusion, we asked
Adams how he’s life has changed after the virus, he said: “Honestly there is an intensity to how I live life now more than before and you can even see it in my art.
“How I love, how I see life, and the importance of this thing called Living.
It’s a vapor and the preciousness of it has been heightening within my spirit.
“What is not spoken about enough is the mental aspect of having this virus.
“The need for self-motivation and to motivate and encourage folks who have COVID needs to be attended to with more diligence.
“When you have it you feel like it’s your fault, now you a danger to all, that out of you nothing good can flow cause of this thing is in you.
All these negative thoughts can be quenched by other motivating you. Please reach out and support folks who are infected in whichever way possible. ”
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