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Mark Burke (49) contracted Covid-19 and was in the ICU in St. Vincent’s Hospital for 4 weeks. He developed a problem with his bowel and his family was informed that he had 24 hours to live. His wife and children said their goodbyes to Mark.
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Thankfully, Mark recovered. He doesn't remember anything until about two days after leaving ICU. His recovery is so remarkable that his medical records will be used for research purposes across the world.
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His bowel fully rejuvenated. He says it's never happened before and that's why his medical records are so valuable.
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His family were very careful with hand hygiene and they believe that's why they didn't contract it.
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Mark is a man with in his 40s and has no underlying conditions but his lungs were ravaged with double Covid pneumonia.
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Mark was "offered his last rites. It was horrific." says his wife Joanne.
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"When the children walked in he opened his eyes, he heard their voices." says Joanne.
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Mark can't thank the staff at St. Vincent's enough. He has set up a gofundme page for them. https://www.gofundme.com/f/front-line-heroestvincents
