Their goal was to get me better and get me well. I don't think they knew COVID was around then. They didn't know until about a week or two after I came in.

September 30, 2021 | 18m 57s

This storyteller shares theirexperince with the coronavirus and how with the help from a team of doctors she was able get recover through the infection which had lasted nearly 30 days.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:60 - 69

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:Some college or 2-year degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Immune System; Lungs and Breathing; Mouth and Teeth; COVID-19 and Vaccination

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:COVID-19; Infections, Injuries and Wounds

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Getting health care that is right for your cultural or religious beliefs

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