28-year-old coronavirus denier spent 69 days in the ICU and now has to relearn how to walk

[Chris Smith]

• A 28-year-old coronavirus denier who spent 69 in an ICU bed after contracting COVID-19 is now facing several months of grueling rehabilitation therapy.
• The patient has to relearn how to walk and balance herself, and things like brushing her hair and going to the bathroom by herself aren’t possible.
• The woman thought she was young so she wouldn’t get infected — she did not wear a mask, and she admits that she was “irresponsible.”

If there ever was a time for the entire world to put its differences aside and work together, this is it. The novel coronavirus is so contagious that everyone has to his or her part to limit the spread. But the sad truth is that it's not happening. People want to return to their normal lives, no matter the risks. Some defy the rules knowing precisely what the worst-case scenario is. Others deny the threat, foolishly thinking either that COVID-19 is a hoax, or that the virus can’t infect or kill them. We’ve seen plenty of examples of coronavirus deniers experiencing that worst-case scenario. But even so, plenty of people are still willing to ignore safety measures like social distancing and face masks, which can significantly reduce the risk of transmission.

The latest example of how not to approach the pandemic involves a 28-year-old mother who is in store for months grueling of rehab. She spent 69 days in bed after contracting the virus, and now she’ll have to relearn how to walk. She can’t even comb her hair, and her health will take months to improve.

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