COVID-19 survivor’s tale written on her body

It all started with a sneeze. A few days later, Mariam Yide had tested positive for the novel coronavirus and was placed in a coma as physicians worked frantically to save the pregnant Winnipeg woman’s life.

Two months later, when Yide opened her eyes again, she had already given birth to her son, who died soon after. Shortly after, surgeons began amputating parts of her body.

The 41-year-old wife and mother of two young children considers herself lucky and thanks God she is alive.

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