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Kindness near and far: My struggle with Covid-19

The feeling of helplessness ran deep, as my whole family had contracted Covid-19. PHOTO: ST FILE
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When I tested positive for Covid-19 on Feb 26, it was the most unwell I had felt in my life.

Running a 39 deg C fever, I had a sore throat so raw I could barely gulp down a glass of water.

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