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Cameron van der Burgh, 2012 Olympic swimming champion, details bout with coronavirus

Retired South African Olympic swimmer Cameron van der Burgh detailed his struggles with coronavirus from the last two weeks.

“By far the worst virus I have ever endured despite being a healthy individual with strong lungs(no smoking/sport), living a healthy lifestyle and being young (least at risk demographic),” was tweeted from the retired South African’s account. “Although the most severe symptoms(extreme fever) have eased, I am still struggling with serious fatigue and a residual cough that I can’t shake. Any physical activity like walking leaves me exhausted for hours.

“Please, look after yourself everyone!