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Young Woman Passes Away After Recovering From COVID19
Heartbreaking.
Earlier this week, ABAAD mourned the unfortunate passing of their colleague Khawla Fleity, a young mother, fighter, and humanitarian who dedicated her life to pursuing gender equality and human rights.
She had reportedly been battling the coronavirus and had no preexisting medical conditions. But even after testing negative for the infection two weeks later as one standardly does, the virus had taken its toll on Khawla’s body and led to severe complications that eventually took her life.
Even after becoming infection free, she still suffered from respiratory failure.
She was a patient at Rafik Hariri University Hospital and was mourned today by CEO Firas Abiad.
Dr. Abiad who had been advocating for essential cautionary measures since the beginning of the pandemic explained that with COVID19, there is no guarantee that one would be infected with the “mild” type. There is no way to tell how your body would react to the infection whether you do or don’t have underlying health issues.
The best way to survive COVID19 is to avoid COVID19.
Be extra careful please. Stay safe and protect your loved ones.
Earlier this week, ABAAD mourned the unfortunate passing of their colleague Khawla Fleity, a young mother, fighter, and humanitarian who dedicated her life to pursuing gender equality and human rights.
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of our dear colleague, Khawla Flity, after her bitter struggle against COVID 19. Khawla was a fighter, a devoted activist and a humanitarian. We pledge to continue her mission and journey.
— ABAAD MENA (@AbaadMENA) November 16, 2020
We’ll miss your warm soul, Khawlapic.twitter.com/3X7bPDthUT
She had reportedly been battling the coronavirus and had no preexisting medical conditions. But even after testing negative for the infection two weeks later as one standardly does, the virus had taken its toll on Khawla’s body and led to severe complications that eventually took her life.
Even after becoming infection free, she still suffered from respiratory failure.
1/4 How is life post-Covid? For some, it is not good at all. Last week, a young RHUH patient who had suffered from severe Covid, became infection free and tested negative, still sadly passed away from severe respiratory failure. Covid can have serious long term complications. https://t.co/bfERNLR1nE
— Firass Abiad (@firassabiad) November 18, 2020
She was a patient at Rafik Hariri University Hospital and was mourned today by CEO Firas Abiad.
Dr. Abiad who had been advocating for essential cautionary measures since the beginning of the pandemic explained that with COVID19, there is no guarantee that one would be infected with the “mild” type. There is no way to tell how your body would react to the infection whether you do or don’t have underlying health issues.
4/4 In short, the true costs of a Covid infection go beyond life or death. There are no guarantees that if one catches Covid, it will be of the mild type with no sequelae. With Covid, and considering the odds, not getting infected remains the safest bet. #WearAMask #StayHome
— Firass Abiad (@firassabiad) November 18, 2020
The best way to survive COVID19 is to avoid COVID19.
Be extra careful please. Stay safe and protect your loved ones.