A fit and healthy 40-year-old man who survived coronavirus is pleading with people to stay at home to aid the fight against the killer bug.
Andrew, from Sale, shared images of himself being treated in Wythenshawe Hospital in an attempt to make others take Covid-19 more seriously.
He has since been discharged so is recovering at home but he said the virus has left him breathless due to the lung inflammation it caused, Manchester Evening News reports.
Andrew said he keeps himself fit and does not smoke, but the virus still "floored" him.
He wrote o Facebook : "Here’s a picture diary of part of my week with Covid 19, the worst week of my life.
"Thankfully with a good outcome, thanks to the great work and care of all the staff at UHSM.
"I’m back home now free from the virus but left breathless from the lung inflammation it caused. This takes time to settle. Thank you for all the support from friends and family, it means a lot."
He added: "I’m a well 40 year old, don’t smoke and keep myself fit. This floored me and I see how this can kill some people.
"Reports say 40% of hospital admissions are in 20-54 age group, people like me who usually never go to hospital.
"Then there are the rest including those who are much older, who are more vulnerable and are more likely to die. ICU’s in London are already at breaking point.
"This is going to get worse. Follow all the advice: hand washing, self isolation etc.
"Now pubs, bars and restaurants are closed just stay at home with your family or walks in the great outdoors. As hard as it is don’t mingle, the spread is cranking up and more people will need hospital and more people will die."
Andrew praised the staff and "excellent" care he received at Wythenshawe Hospital.
As of Sunday the country has 5,683 cases and 281 deaths.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has admitted the NHS could well be 'overwhelmed' like the Italian health system in just a fortnight.
As a result, up to 1.5 million "high risk" people in England have been strongly advised they should shield themselves and stay at home
