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Yes, I had Covid-19 and it was horrific.

  Recommended by  CapeTownInsider It has been exactly 3 months since I woke up knowing I had the Covid-19 virus. Well strongly suspected is probably the better word to use. It was a Sunday morning and I remember opening my eyes trying to remember how much alcohol I had consumed the previous evening. My head was pounding, my body sore, my throat dry and scratchy, everything inside of me felt like it was dying. As I sat up collecting my thoughts I realised, I was unable to consume more than half of my cider the previous night because I didn't feel well and went to bed early. The half-empty cider on my kitchen counter and 5 full ciders in my fridge confirmed my theory, this wasn't a hangover.  It wasn't long before the chills started. I don't get cold, if I am cold then you know it is FREEZING outside, it was the middle of winter and I still only had my one duvet on my bed. These chills were so severe I added three blankets to my bed, full winter pyjamas and socks yet th...