1/4 How is life post-Covid? For some, it is not good at all. Last week, a young RHUH patient who had suffered from severe Covid, became infection free and tested negative, still sadly passed away from severe respiratory failure. Covid can have serious long term complications.
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2/4 Covid patients can stay in the ICU for a long period. With good care, more than 2/3 will survive. However, many leave ICU weak, and require respiratory and physical rehabilitation. They have depressed immunity, decreased mobility, and will need support until they feel well.
3/4 More Covid cases will result in more ICU admissions, and more patients leaving with long term Covid sequelae. The published @mophleb report does not show this category. These patients have a diminished quality of life, and can remain debilitated for a considerable time.
4/4 In short, the true costs of a Covid infection go beyond life or death. There are no guarantees that if one catches Covid, it will be of the mild type with no sequelae. With Covid, and considering the odds, not getting infected remains the safest bet. #WearAMask #StayHome
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