• Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    1 year ago

    I’m convinced this is already in the US. I haven’t been sick whatsoever since 2020 and came down with a nasty bout of pneumonia on Thanksgiving. I only ever go to work and the grocery store so I have no idea how I got it. I was laid up in bed for 5 days and nothing helped. Felt just like COVID.

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      1 year ago

      That sounds significantly less dangerous than this in China. My girlfriend has been on antibiotics for more than a week and still has pneumonia. She’s much better, but definitely far from recovered. Laid up for 5 days would be a blessing compared to what she’s been through.

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          1 year ago

          Thanks dude/ette. Here’s hoping the second round of antibiotics is able to clear out the remaining infection. At least they have pretty good sick leave laws there, she gets up to 6 months at 60% pay, and her job is secured. Thankfully medical care is cheap there, too.