He says he did everything necessary and appropriate to protect himself and others from coronavirus, wearing personal protective equipment and being vigilant about hygiene.
Fortunately, he did not need to be put on a ventilator, life support or breathing machine. But Dr O’Flynn says his girlfriend and parents were in shock at how suddenly and comprehensively his condition deteriorated. “I had seen patients with Covid die. I had seen patients with cancer die. I have become friends with patients who had to go to a hospice. I have been exposed to death for the last five years. It is no stranger to me.Dr O’Flynn said fortunately he hasn’t suffered any long lasting damage from his post-Covid episode. Post Covid syndrome is an emerging but poorly understood condition, which is being closely associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.