Thread by @Cleavon_MD

Omicron is a deadly virus. Former UFC star 41 y.o. Chris "The Crippler" Leben from San Diego CA is recovering from COVID after being on life support. He declined to talk about his vaccination status. This was his second battle with COVID #TheySurvivedCovid 10news.com/news/local-new…

“I was ready to tap out, and the reason I didn’t tap is because of my child … If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have had the fight to get through those days,” said Leben.

There is a disinformation campaign that young people are not affected by COVID-19 and that #Omicron is mild. These are both incorrect. Vaccination against COVID-19 protects against severe disease.

The following stories are "healthy" people that were severely affected by COVID. Keep in mind that vaccines may have not been available at the time they contracted COVID. My point is that this virus does not discriminate.

At the beginning of the pandemic, 29 y.o. Quawn James from Atlanta, Georgia a nurse practitioner and bodybuilder took this picture while intubated to raise awareness about this deadly disease. 11alive.com/article/news/h…

33 y.o. Dmitriy Stuzhuk, a Ukrainian fitness influencer died from COVID. “I want to share how I got sick and strongly warn everyone. I was one who thought that Covid does not exist…Until I got sick” thesun.co.uk/news/12954262/…

43 y.o. Mike Schultz, a healthy nurse from San Francisco, contracted COVID after attending the Winter Party Festival in Miami, Florida. insider.com/nurse-shows-th…

Maddie Neville, 20, student at Temple University was once a competitive swimmer. While walking her dog, she was unable to breathe and diagnosed with myocarditis & congestive heart failure from COVID. inquirer.com/health/coronav…

27 y.o. Kaíque Barbanti from Curitiba, Brazil spent 23 days on ECMO due to COVID. 6 months after surviving COVID, he had to learn how to walk, speak and chew. pragmatismopolitico.com.br/2021/03/covid-…

19 y.o. Nicole Lorrana Sussuarana Silva, volleyball player at the Ferroviário club in Porto Velho Brazil died from COVID. The young athlete was majoring in Nutrition. lsesporte.com.br/noticia/jovem-…

43 y.o. Dave Hoover from Stanford, Kentucky. After weeks on the waiting list & 33 days on ECMO, the former bodybuilder was the Kentucky's first double lung transplant recipient spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/…

40 y.o. triathlete Fábio Torrecillas died from COVID. He competed in the last three Ironman Brazil competitions. He was preparing for the crossing from Leme to Pontal, a 34km route in Rio de Janeiro ge.globo.com/triatlo/notici…

39 y.o. Elarce Bárbara da Silva, crossfit athlete, model and businesswoman from Cuiabá, Brazil died from COVID. She leaves 3 children #SoulsLostToCovid msn.com/pt-br/entreten…

14-year-old Brazilian swimmer Mariana Franklin Ferreira Silva died from COVID. She developed a sore throat, then returned to the hospital 4 days later with difficulty breathing. She died two days later #PediatricSoulsLostToCovid swimswam.com/brazilian-teen…

41 y.o. Frederic Sinistra, three-time world kickboxing champion discharged himself from a hospital in Liege, Belgium with oxygen due to Covid. The once branded ‘Belgium’s strongest man’ died December 16, 2021. #SoulsLostToCovid metro.co.uk/2021/12/27/bel…

🇮🇷 23 y.o. Elham Sheikhi, member of Iran's women’s national soccer team from Qom Iran died from COVID on February 26, 2020. #SoulsLostToCovid en.radiofarda.com/a/eleven-athle…

🇻🇪 22 y.o. Michelle Martínez, badminton player from Venezuela living in Medellín #Colombia died from COVID in April 2020. She was advised to isolate at home and died in the arms of her roommates after CPR #SoulsLostToCovid elnacional.com/deportes/atlet…… archysport.com/2020/10/michel……

🇧🇷30 y.o. Madjer Okde from Cuiabá Brazil passed away from COVID in May 2021. Madjer was a black belt in Jiu-jistu, brown in Kickboxing, as well strength trainer at gyms in Cuiabá. #SoulsLostToCovid g1.globo.com/mt/mato-grosso…

🇬🇧 41 y.o. Stuart Core, former Mr. Britain was on life support in Plymouth, England due to COVID-19. After surviving, he made a video to warn others about the virus. #TheySurvivedCovid bbc.com/news/uk-englan…

🇬🇧 41 y.o. Stuart Core, former Mr. Britain was on life support in Plymouth, England due to COVID-19. "This just shows it can affect anyone." #TheySurvivedCovid

🇺🇸 19 y.o. Chad Dorrill, Appalachian State University student from Winston-Salem, North Carolina passed away from COVID on Sep 28, 2020. "He was the kid that called his mother every day," said mom "Very athletic, funny, respectful." #SoulsLostToCovid wcnc.com/article/news/h…

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 31 y.o. Aaron “The Rage” Page, Strongman Athlete from Southampton #England died from COVID. He took 5th place in Europe’s Strongest Man 2020 competition. He leaves a girlfriend Chloe & 12 y.o. son who was his absolute everything #SoulsLostToCovid fitnessvolt.com/strongman-aaro…

🇮🇳 26 y.o. Somesh Bhatnager, gym trainer & bodybuilder from Dehli #India developed a cough and fever. On his second ER visit he was found to have COVID. He died 24 hours later, two weeks before his wedding. #SoulsLostToCovid tv9hindi.com/state/delhi-nc…

🇺🇸 40 y.o. Israel Carrera from Miami, Florida was a dancer, radiology tech and driver for Uber and Lyft. He passed away from COVID after attending the Winter Party Festival in Miami #SoulsLostToCovid out.com/health/2020/3/…

🇲🇽 30 y.o. Stephania Gómez, Exatlón MX high-performance athlete participant from Chiapas, Mexico died from COVID. She was a biologist, practiced crossfit and placed third in the Jiu Jitsu world championship in 2018. #SoulsLostToCovid aztecaamerica.com/2021/06/03/exa…

🇧🇷 40 y.o. Roberto Gervásio, Brazilian championship-winning bodybuilder died from COVID. “He was in peak fitness and at the top of his sport and very proud of what he had achieved,” said his devastated brother. #SoulsLostToCovid dailystar.co.uk/news/world-new…

🇮🇹 45 y.o. Salvatore Solimeno from Pompeii, Italy was a bodybuilding champion, nutritionist, fitness instructor & owner of a very popular gym. He had two degrees & led several athletes to victory as a coach #SoulsLostToCovid unionesarda.it/en/articolo/ne……

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 19 y.o. Cameron Wellington from Walsall, England contracted COVID after his father tested positive. The teenage wrestler tried to persuade his mom he was fine but died a week later. #SoulsLostToCovid mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/w…

🇧🇷 34 y.o. Vinicius Pin, former Mister Espírito Santo (state in Brazil) in 2013 from Greater Vitória, Brazil died from COVID. He suffered a cardiac arrest while waiting for an ICU bed. #SoulsLostToCovid extra.globo.com/tv-e-lazer/mod…

🇺🇸 27 y.o. Michael Ojo, former FSU center died from COVID on 9/27/2020. He was playing overseas in Serbia when he contracted the virus. He tried to bounce back, but was still short of breath, then collapsed & died during practice #SoulsLostToCovid eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/…

🇨🇱 30 y.o. Chilean cyclist Cristopher Mansilla died from COVID. When he arrived at the hospital in Puerto Natales his oxygen saturation was only 25%. In 2012 he won gold at the Pan-American Championship in Mar del Plata #SoulsLostToCovid infobae.com/america/americ…

🇮🇳 Mr. India bodybuilder Jagdish Lad, 34, died from COVID. He lived in Navi Mumbai where he managed a local gym. Lad won silver in the World Championship & gold in the Mr. India competition. He is survived by his wife & daughter #SoulsLostToCovid
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🇧🇷 38 y.o. Graziela Carvalho, ex-miss Poços de Caldas from Brazil died from COVID. Aside from modeling, she was a journalist and worked in digital advertising & marketing. She is survived by her fiancé #SoulsLostToCovid metropoles.com/celebridades/m…

🇺🇸 39 y.o. Lin Shell, former professional football player and recent interim head coach at Ribault High School in Jacksonville Florida died from COVID on July 30, 2021. #SoulsLostToCovid actionnewsjax.com/news/local-hig…

🇺🇸 11 y.o. Mayson Barillas, star soccer player from Maryland nearly died from COVID MIS-C. He developed a fever & stomachache then shortness of breath days later, which progressed to heart failure. He is now on blood thinners #KidsLivingWithCovid nytimes.com/2021/02/16/hea…

🇺🇸 36 y.o. Justin Moon, former University of Alabama football player is currently relearning how to walk and use his right arm again after nerve damage due to COVID. He was on a ventilator for 6 weeks. #TheySurvivedCovid al.com/news/2021/11/f…

🇺🇸 17 y.o. Tyler Fairley from Douglas County Georgia died from COVID on August 1, 2021. The healthy rising senior high school football player began having seizures after contracting COVID #SoulsLostToCovid cbs46.com/news/17-year-o…

🇧🇷 29 y.o. Willian Baca Guardes dos Santos, amateur soccer player from Cuiabá #Brazil died from COVID. “You are gone and with you my heart has gone with you. How I love you and will continue to love you," said his wife #SoulsLostToCovid g1.globo.com/mt/mato-grosso…

🇺🇸 16 y.o. Landon Woodson, sophomore football player at North Pontotoc High School in Ecru, Mississippi died from COVID on September 25, 2021 #SoulsLostToCovid mississippifreepress.org/16400/16-year-…

🇺🇸 17 y.o. Cayden Puckett from Shelbyville, Tennessee fell severely ill due to multisystem inflammatory syndrome from COVID. The healthy football player developed myocarditis from the virus. #KidsLivingWithCovid wsmv.com/news/health/hi……

🇺🇸 Lt. Kevin Pounders of the Hanceville Police Department in Alabama died from COVID on January 23, 2022. He was hospitalized since September. Pounders was a Marine Corps veteran and law enforcement officer for more than 20 years. #SoulsLostToCovid abc3340.com/news/local/han…

🇬🇧 15 y.o. Jorja Halliday from Portsmouth #UnitedKingdom died from myocarditis due to COVID September 28, 2021. She tested COVID+ three days before her vaccination date. She was a talented kickboxer and aspiring musician #PediatricSoulsLostToCovid thesun.co.uk/news/16308491/

🇺🇸 41 y.o. Charles Robert Thacker from #Arkansas, USN Chief Petty Officer died from COVID before vaccines were available. He got COVID while on the USS Theodore Roosevelt then was found unresponsive 10 days later while quarantined in Guam #SoulsLostToCovid stripes.com/theaters/us/us…

🇺🇸 34 y.o. Simon Zamudio from Carpentersville #Illinois died from COVID before vaccines were available. He was a new dad, known for his quick wit, infectious smile & compassion. After his death, his mom died 3 days later. #SoulsLostToCovid military.com/daily-news/202…

🇺🇸 29 y.o. Tyler Amburgey, Peoria Rivermen defenseman from Lavon, Texas died from COVID in August 2020. #SoulsLostToCovid huffpost.com/entry/tyler-am…

🇺🇸 42 y.o. Vanessa Lopez Delgado, Dance Dept Director & Fine Arts Chair at Seton Catholic Prep in Chandler #Arizona died from COVID. She loved all things that involved dance & movement. She leaves a husband & two young girls Ari & Paola #SoulsLostToCovid gilbertsunnews.com/news/covid-cla…

🇺🇸 17 y.o. Matthew Kirby, high school student from South Granville North Carolina died from COVID on August 12, 2021. He loved playing baseball and had a happy-go-lucky attitude. #PediatricSoulsLostToCovid abc11.com/teen-covid-dea…

🇺🇸 48 y.o. Robert Schnabel, middle school teacher in Corsicana Texas died from COVID August 15, 2021. He was known for dressing for success every single day, sporting his signature tailored suits and trademark smile. #SoulsLostToCovid

🇧🇷 38 y.o. Leandro Serralheiro, Jiu Jitsu athlete from Maricá #Brazil died from COVID in May 2021. In February, he won a silver medal at the South American Jiu-Jistu Championship. #SoulsLostToCovid errejotanoticias.com.br/atleta-de-mari…

Muhammad Al-Mousawi, Iraqi bodybuilding champion known as “Iraqi Rambo” died from COVID in August 2020. #SoulsLostToCovid saudi24news.com/2020/08/corona…

🇧🇷 21 y.o. Renata Satim from Jales, Brazil died from COVID. She was a cosmetology student. Her father paid an emotional tribute on his daughter's last birthday. He would die from COVID a month later. She died 3 weeks later #SoulsLostToCovid ricmais.com.br/noticias/saude…

🇧🇷 49 y.o. Djalma Batista, former bodybuilding champion and personal trainer from Goiânia #Brazil died from COVID. He was a four-time IFBB state champion in Goiás. He leaves behind a wife, who is a nurse, and a five-month-old child. #SoulsLostToCovid portalcontexto.com/ex-campeao-de-…

49 y.o. Katina Jones, teacher at Dillard Elementary School in Fort Lauderdale Florida died from COVID. She took her parents to get vaccinated, but did not get vaccinated herself, despite otherwise taking the pandemic seriously #SoulsLostToCovid local10.com/news/local/202…

🇺🇸 27 y.o. Jennifer Sepot, Fort Lauderdale Florida police officer died from COVID August 14, 2021. She had been with the department since April of 2017 and was assigned to the Road Patrol Division. She leaves a husband & young child. #SoulsLostToCovid wptv.com/coronavirus/fo…

🇬🇧 42 y.o. John Eyers from Southport #England died from COVID. "He was the healthiest person I know. He thought if he contracted Covid he'd be OK & have a mild illness. He didn't want to put a vaccine in his body" said his twin sister #SoulsLostToCovid dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9…

🇺🇸 19 y.o. Eli Sevener, star athlete for the Puyallup High School Vikings in Washington died from COVID in August 2020. Eli was a gritty competitor, but off the field always had a smile #SoulsLostToCovid kiro7.com/news/local/201…

🇺🇸 July 2021 - Las Vegas Metro SWAT Sgt. Tom Jenkins, a former COVID skeptic, pleads with unvaccinated people to #GetVaccinatedNow. "It feels like somebody put a bag around your head and duct taped your neck, where you can't breathe" #TheySurvivedCovid

🇺🇸 Jaydn McNeill, high school senior wide receiver from Four Oaks, North Carolina is grateful to be alive. In January 2021 he developed respiratory & heart failure and was placed on life support including ECMO due to MISC from COVID. #TheySurvivedCovid wralsportsfan.com/we-call-him-th…

🇺🇸 25 y.o. Marcus Hartford from Toledo #Ohio spent 7 months in hospitals after complications from COVID required him to have 5 life-saving surgeries. #TheySurvivedCovid wect.com/2021/11/09/man…

🇺🇸 Madison Foor, a 14-year-old competitive dancer, was healthy before she contracted COVID in January. Ten months later, she uses an inhaler every day. "It feels a little scary, like I can't breathe” #TheySurvivedCovid cbsnews.com/news/covid-19-…

Matthew Law, 35, Army vet from Texas died from COVID Dec 2020. “I wake up.. get in the shower, I cry my eyes out, I scream I get angry, I get out, I get dressed, I pull myself together & say, 'You’ve got 5 kids, ready, go'" said his wife #SoulsLostToCovid nbcdfw.com/news/coronavir…

The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) will continue to evolve. Vaccination protects against severe disease due to COVID. These 15 threads are dedicated to #SoulsLostToCovid & #TheySurvivedCovid [Click on photo] twitter.com/i/events/14216…

I'll end this thread of "healthy" people affected by COVID on a personal note with my 27 year-old cousin. RIP Simon Press #SoulsLostToCovid