Life-long musician Dave Smith, 73, was infected with the virus for almost 300 days.
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Mr Smith described his experience of getting Covid in May 2020 as "like someone has pulled the plug and life is just draining out of your body".Mr Smith, a driving instructor by day and a lead singer by night, was finally cured after being offered a cocktail of antiviral drugs developed by a company in the US last summer.Mr Smith's road to full recovery has been slow, and in the past year he has been admitted to hospital several times for breathing problems.
Over 90% of people who take part say they have noticed an improvement in their symptoms and they would recommend it to other sufferers. For years, Dave had performed in pubs and clubs around Bristol, but it seemed his gigging days were over. It wasn't long before he decided he could fulfil his dream of getting back up on stage and performing with his band.Not because of the music itself - Dave still struggles a bit with his voice - but the goodwill and love for Dave in the room was extraordinary.Mr Smith said when doctors told him he only had 51% of his lung capacity, he thought his singing days were over.
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