Eastern Cape family beats COVID-19 together

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Three members of the Jeneker family, two of them over 80 had to be rushed to hospital in July to receive treatment.

Elizabeth Jeneker, 84, was discharged on the 14 July and her 82-year-old husband, Samuel, was discharged a few days later."I was never fearful or scared. I gave the matter to God, and that's where I left it." He said.Although Ilse is the youngest at 45, she had to stay in hospital the longest due to the severity of her illness.However, she has always been fit and healthy and has no comorbidities.

"I was still worried about them and I thought they are supposed to get the treatment. And as we healed, I could see that they are healing faster than me and I could feel that my lungs were not strong enough." Says Ilse."These are miracle babies sitting here! They are champions, these two, they are champions. Even when they were here, I feared...

The Jenekers say the virus has taken its toll on their bodies, leaving them feeling physically weaker.

 

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