WJXT Reporter Vic Micolucci is 32 years old and he says that even though he is not one of the olds, the rona still kicked his ass.

Micolucci says that he woke up about a week ago feeling rotten. He had a headache and was extremely tired. He got confused, had no appetite. His temperature crept up. His body ached, and nothing would ease those aches.

“I’m not unique or special,” he wrote in a story on News4Jax’s website. “I join more than 4 million people across our country. PEOPLE. Not numbers. People. I feel for all of them. And their families. It’s not a pleasant process. For some, it’s worse than others. More than 151,000 Americans have died. I can’t imagine their final moments; the pain their families endured not being by their side.”

“I don’t want to be the story, but I also have an opportunity to share my story and remind people we’re not invincible,” he said.

His shortness of breath got so bad that on the fifth day, he thought about going to the hospital, though he held off and is now feeling somewhat better.

“Thankfully due to friends and family and technology, I’ve been able to build my fortress at home and survive,” he said.

Micolucci said he knows he is relatively lucky: “I’m battling this disease with all my might. I’m getting through it. And, statistically, I should be fine. I hope to put it in my past very soon. But I can’t help thinking about those who don’t have as good a chance. Who won’t catch their breath. Who are scared. And dying. Without a cure. Alone.”

In other words, WEAR THE DAMN MASK!

H/T Gainesville.com