Veteran radio and television presenter Robert Marawa has revealed that he spent a week in ICU, as he battled with Covid-19.
In a lengthy statement on social media on Monday, the legendary sportscaster detailed his experience with the virus.
“It is with great gratitude that I still find myself alive and able to dress this personal matter publicly.
“As a broadcaster within the media space I wrestled with the thought of sharing this part of my journey publicly, however, I also came to realize that my reality could educate and perhaps even save someone’s life,” Marawa said.
He said he started “strict” self-isolation after he was diagnosed positive with Covid-19. At that time, he was not taking any medically prescribed medication.
“What started out as the flu-like symptoms we’ve all been warned about, quickly led to fulminant debilitating inexplicable fatigue without shortness of breath on day 8 of my diagnosis.
“A doctor friend advised me to get the electronic device that measures pulse and blood oxygen concentration. When oxygen concentration dropped to 92, hospital admission was arranged via X-ray to establish lung condition,” he said.
— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) June 14, 2021
Chest X-rays showed extensive pneumonia. At that stage, he was transferred to intensive care in hospital where he stayed for a week.
“I was observed in the general ward for a further two days before I was discharged to go home.
“The medical professional working to revive my health concluded that the extensive level of Covid-19 pneumonia that I had developed could have resulted in a far worse experience had I not sought medical intervention as soon as I did,” said Marawa.
He cautioned those who still believed the deadly virus was not real, adding that people should follow the health protocols to avoid the spread of Covid-19.
“I would like to warn anyone out there who is still taking this global pandemic lightly.
“The coronavirus is vicious on the body, it is tough to battle… seek medical attention sooner rather than later,” said Marawa.
He further thanked the healthcare workers who helped revive his health.
“It is with great gratitude that I am alive and able to address this personal matter publicly. As a broadcaster within the media space I wrestled with the thought of sharing this part of my journey publicly. However, I also came to realise that my reality could help educate and perhaps even save someone’s life.”
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