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Nomalungelo Peter has become a statistic on the Western Cape's coronavirus recovery list but she warns people must take the virus seriously.

The elderly are more affected by COVID-19 than the young but 81-year-old Nomalungelo Peter not only fought the virus, she overcame it. It was two days after her 81st birthday, that Peter received the news that she had tested positive for the coronavirus. CourtesyBut 81-year-old Nomalungelo Peter not only fought the virus, she overcame it.

It was two days after her 81st birthday that Peter received the news that she had tested positive for the coronavirus. “I contracted the virus from my granddaughter who was staying with me at the time. She’s a teacher and got the virus from the school she works at,” Peter said. “I used to pray all the time. I would tell God that he can’t allow this. I would demand that he can’t allow that I get sick”.The family is grateful that she came back healthier and stronger than before.

She has become a statistic on the Western Cape's coronavirus recovery list but she warns people must take the virus seriously.Help protect your loved ones by sharing this officialThe NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs.

 

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