Dying of Coronavirus: A Family's Painful Goodbye | NYT News

Family members gathered on conference calls to send her messages of courage, and prayed together for a miracle.
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[@claudiax233]

I feel absolutely terrible for everyone who’s lost a loved one or lost their life to this horrific virus.

[@Covid--ts5cw]

They should've stayed at home instead of being out protesting people going back to work so they can feed their kids.

[@bigphillyed]

Do you feel the same way, everyday with the 2.9 million people die per year in America? No, you only care because some mainstream media source cramatizes the death of some random person. Get over yourself, stop being a drama queen.

[@claudiax233]

@@bigphillyed Why are you attacking me? And is it that hard to be at least somewhat empathetic? I think it's you who needs to get over themselves.

[@victoriawilliams9563]

@@Covid--ts5cw What are you talking about? What makes you think that anyone in this family was "out protesting"? You know nothing about this family. How unkind you are to say such a thing!

[@swathywithay]

@@bigphillyed As much as I understand your need to voice your opinion, I would request you to spread your vitriol somewhere else. Maybe Alex Jones is more to your liking.

[@sintiaec9661]

We need to humanize those numbers so people can understand why healthcare workers keep asking people to stay home and wear mask.

[@jensencacdac5821]

Look at the riots now, second wave here we come ..😔😔😔

[@disillusioned165]

Not anymore, apparently wearing masks can keep you from getting it no matter how close you stand to each other. The protests didn't cause any spikes according to the news today.

[@manicminer3273]

Looks fake to me.

[@ravibajaj2824]

Rioters Aren't Protesters Yes that’s the other side of it.

[@ravibajaj2824]

not telling only cnn would say that.

[@danirose2940]

And people still say “it’s nothing and has a 99% survival rate” but if this is the cost for the 1% who doesn’t, it’s not worth ignoring! What happened to the empathy for humanity these days.

[@jeeither]

The loss of empathy in today's society is alarming. There's this pervasive idea that old or sick people are dispensable, or that they don't hold value, and that their deaths are par for the course. It's terrifying how selfish and stubborn some people are, especially when their selfishness affects those around them.

[@steelefamily8958]

Scattered to the winds. Decent humanity may no longer exist if things don't change quickly

[@MariasJournal__]

Exactly my thoughts....

[@growlinghands4696]

@@jeeither The empty space that is left when Abuela Carmen dies shows how vital a person she was, how much she was integral to her families' lives, and belies this idea that "old people" are valueless. How could one look at all those generations of people, in different countries, all deeply bound to her and think it's ok for someone her age to die of a virus rather than years later of something more natural. It makes me very sad how right you are about a seeming lack of basic empathy for the loss of such important lives.

[@player234145]

I´ts allways painfull when old people have to go. But the numbers are still valid. And if this is so bad with the virus, than it should be also with all other things leading to death. Most of them are man made. I feel sooo sorry for this peaple, but thats how live goes. If you reached a certain age, you will go, and the starting point is in most cases an infection. I don´t like those videos because they tell you only one truth and the mauch bigger other side is faded out. this videos tell you, that the death will come over all of us and that it will be bad, but this is not the case. this is simply not true. 99,4 - 99,9 % will not die. thats a fact.

[@rosa-belle]

💔🥺”get up my queen The flowers are starting to bloom”😢😥😭

[@yesiamsmrt]

Rose Sables this is where I lost it. 😢

[@debbiemarquis3231]

🌹🌹🌹🌹😭

[@susbox5554]

My flowers is dead because golf ball sized hail killed them

[@ElizabethRhyner]

sus box stay safe during tornado season bud

[@snow4e23]

I balled out 😭😭

[@kirkformoso9776]

It's been 11 days since I lost my wife and daughter due to covid she is 6 months pregnant for our first baby we've been together for 8 years, we just got married last June everything seems to be going well this year until this happened! The pain is killing me everyday, I've lost my purpose in life she is the one who always motivates me to do best with everything, I've worked hard to make sure that I can provide everything that they need but all of this is nothing without them! God knows I love them more than everything! I'm not sure if I can survive this, no one understands the pain that ive been going through everyday! Life is hard!

[@jonahmata7852]

I’m sorry u can get through this

[@priyasuresh]

Be strong and brave. You have purpose in life and the world is united in showing support. I know it is very painful but God has purpose for you.

[@kendsi6523]

Oh, jeez man. I can't imagine what you're going through. It's impossible to be strong after two of your loved ones fell ill. But you really have to take care of yourself. Get a therapist. Remember them like you're leaving a beautiful place.

[@MegannChuu]

My sincerest condolences... they are in Heaven together. They are watching over you as we speak. Stay strong 🙏🏻

[@MyPopokatepetl]

Aaahw Kirk, I have no words and I am very sorry for your loss. Sending a big hug from Czech Republic!

[@LilJeepgirl81]

Sadly people still dont believe this is real. My heart and prayers go out to the families that have lost their loved ones from this horrible virus.

[@tross8863]

If only there was something that would lessen the effects 😕

[@dingdingding2190]

@@tross8863 🐑🐑

[@faridaaali6170]

This is real belive me im on 12 day tested positive coronovirus i have been very ill 53 underlying health issue completky stopp eating i ate yes today cud not eat or take fluid chest pain cud not breadth 3day die i cried 3 whole days avoided hospital praying my family was praying also head ear nose severly congested it horrible scary i have still not recoverd

[@nickbien]

And its so sad that today, there are vaccinations that reduce these horrible covid deaths by 99%, and people still refuse to take them.

[@Philitron128]

@@dingdingding2190 Get the vaccine, it works and it's safe. Simple as that. My healthy uncle was just intubated because he also thought that the vaccine was a hoax/money grab. Well now he's fighting for his life in an ICU alone.

[@bigpaulie806]

I can't imagine how painful that must be. I wonder why I'm even watching this

[@whitesongs73]

Because we are her and she is us.

[@thekidfromcleveland3944]

Because it puts all those stats in perspective. Theres so much d3ath and suffering surrounding us right now. That you lose the personal touch of all of this. But seeing this story reminds you that this is happening to each and every single person that makes up those stats. That theres so many broken and grieving families dealing with this. Those are the real victims. All of this reminds you that its more than just you or me or a single person to worry about. Its all of us together. And it strengthens your resolve to keep you family safe. And to help other people kerp theres as well. Losing a loved one is one of the most painful things that can happen to a person. And i certainly wouldnt wish it on anyone else.

[@OzyOzySM]

Painful hmm its Death all will test it! The important thing that we all should be pray to the only one God and do all our best in our life and not work for here but for the hereafter ! the good thing about death is that you will leave the pain! The unjustice life, the sadness moments, the hardnes of your Job, etc.. and start over again! But without all of that!

[@Indoman_71]

I wondered myself before I tapped on the video. I needed to humanize the pain these poor people are feeling, and realize up here in BC, Canada that this virus really is....REAL.

[@aremedyproject9569]

Perhaps you’re learning to accept vulnerability and feeling our collective humanity.

[@xubis9670]

This is the kind of news we need, that humanise all those numbers that are shown on tv without giving much thought to every individual that's going through this illnes

[@bigphillyed]

Oh really? So then we must televise every one of the 2.8 million Americans that die every year. I mean we should humanize natural and accidental death of everyone by your opinion. We have yet to reach the average influenza deaths per year, yet I do not see you HUMANIZING their deaths. I will never understand where you people come from.

[@jennyhildebrand9335]

Yeah these humans were given no dignity Not even a name! #NEW YORK SUCKS they MURDER babies there... Rat infested Bedbugs crawl Drug needles litter the sidewalks Hookers, Strippers, Bars Garbage everywhere. CUOMOVILLE So kiss off with the Emotional impact, Not Working Foreigners! People aren't even speaking ENGLISH...probably from #Italy or The GREY LADY HERSELF DYING #dontFEARtheREAPER NY TIMES = #FearMongers dailycaller.com/2019/01/25/new-york-aborted-more-babies-births/

[@carolinacoreas7716]

@@jennyhildebrand9335 okay tinfoil karen.

[@bigphillyed]

@Jonathan Cesari won't, the average influenza deaths per year over the last 10 years is 77K, with 200K hospitalized. Nice try tho, 12,000 to 61,000 maybe try and come up with a reasonable median. Smh. By the way the last 4 years the flu shots have not worked as they are a newer stand. But I guess you knew that already. 38,000 Americans die in automobile accidents per year with 4.4 million injuries, so should we shut everything down and stop people from driving? Grow up.

[@jerrywhat4799]

@@jennyhildebrand9335 what are you talking aboutwho murders babies in NY

[@esperanzaarce9563]

My god this hits so much different when you understand the language instead of reading the subtitles. The emotions each word conveys is just heartbreaking, at least she had someone there to hold her hand as she slipped away.

[@luvmibratt]

Beautiful comment..Unfortunately couldn't understand the language but what's worse the tears in my eyes made it so hard to read,when I did read my queen I lost it. I hope this family is doing well. 🙌

[@esperanzaarce9563]

@@luvmibratt yes, same here I cried my eyes out. I truly hope they are doing better, after all they lost the matriarch of the family and you can tell she was loved by her family.

[@luvmibratt]

@@esperanzaarce9563 Definitely love

[@kevinnguyen6610]

I just lost my father in law caused of covid.unpredictable loss.we are oversea couldn’t see him or talked to him of his last breath.no pain can’t compare.separated no funeral is allowed now.

[@LaneBlackmer]

100 percent! I’m not even fluent and I don’t think the translations did it justice.

[@teaxlivel8896]

I lost my uncle to rip to everybody who lost family from this Covid-19

[@babou7907]

I'm very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace...🙏

[@R0WVAN04]

Teaxlive L sorry man🙏🏼

[@carolynaitken7632]

Teaxlive L I’ve just lost my uncle he had a heart attack while driving his car but it had nothing to do with the corona virus my aunts beside herself with grief it was totally unexpected!!!

[@carolynaitken7632]

Teaxlive L my heartfelt condolences for your loss🙏

[@danielletran6506]

Teaxlive L I'm sorry for your loss

[@harux9683]

Knowing what they're saying brings me to tears hearing her family cry over.

[@lizprice8783]

@OverLord 666 You're wrong, it's not the same. You're incapable of understanding or you wouldn't have said that.

[@CrAzyAsSiLeNt]

@OverLord 666 you jus did Jack! 😏

[@othersbyuri]

Glad they got to say good bye, hold her hand and see her. We couldn't see our loved one. They removed her tube😔 and died alone😪 like so many others. But I believe they knew they were loved and just hope it's true that the medicine helps them just go to sleep. Peace

[@RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea]

Yeah, when the first woman was crying “aquí estoy” it made me remember my aunt’s passing. So heartbreaking

[@jacksfacts20]

If you think this was tough, just think about the nurses and doctors that have had to go through this every single day

[@jons4934]

Republicans are super pro-business to the point that it's highly unusual compared to other countries. They will just say "nurses/ doctors should just do their job because they're getting paid for it." It's sociopathic behavior.

[@ЕкатеринаСмирнова-щ4е]

This is their job, they had to understand what profession they chose! For doctors, death and the danger of infection are the norm of their life!

[@ΠαρασκευηΚωστελιδου]

@@ЕкатеринаСмирнова-щ4е what a stupid thing to say... Just because we're doctors or medical stuff can we hadle death..?? It's our job?... Do you think is easy to watch people suffer, try to heal them but in the end die?? Do you know how hopeless we feel many times? Do you know how much effort we put on daily basis? Our job my foot.... Such idiotic comment...

[@katyalupochev9589]

@@ΠαρασκευηΚωστελιδου exactly. My mother is a retired ICU nurse, and she always warned me against being a doctor or nurse. “Being a nurse will break your heart long before it breaks your body”. She still has nightmares of some of her patients dying, or has nightmares of her family members sedated and connected to machines. She has held so much trauma from years of nursing, and she retired just before COVID happened. Her heart is broken for all the doctors and nurses who have had to work through the pandemic.

[@ΠαρασκευηΚωστελιδου]

@@katyalupochev9589 thats true! It's our job but what it means we knew... When I hear that I want to heat someone... As a doctor in emergency and now in covid ICU I overwork under terrible situations for 2 years!! My body is so so tired and many of us have phsylological problems!! We have to many patients, no beds and we're at the point of choosing who's gonna live or dye.. As for retirement... still so far away... Your mother has right! If you want to have a true life quality dont become a doctor, nurse... Or else prepare yourself for many hardships.. Stay safe!

[@leonidkhamadakov7778]

I lost my father to this disease 2 weeks ago. I am currently 15 years old and my father was above 65 when he left me. I cried so much for the first few days after his death. And even at the day of death,when he was alive,looking at his position in life. I cried so much. This was a deep shock for me. This video should be played on every news channel instead of just numbers of deaths to really show people how affected families suffer :'(

[@musicgirl999]

Bilal Ejaz I’m so sorry. My condolences to you and your family ❤️

[@ChummyCorn58275]

Im so sorry for you. may he rest in peace I lost my great uncle to the virus

[@kennyaleelindo9647]

Be strong

[@FashionHouse1017]

Bilal Ejaz love you my sweet heart, stay strong. Be a good man , never do anything wrong. Study well. Bless you ❤

[@janicepagano9200]

I pray that you are doing better! There’s no stopwatch on grief. My dad passed away from Alzheimer’s in 2002 and there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t grieve his loss. For my Dad was my hero and he’s with the Lord for a reason. I get through life knowing and believing that we will all be reunited again someday. I pray for you. And I hope your dad is resting in eternal peace

[@tanyabrown9839]

So many people go "it only kills old people", this video showed the depth it affects people both young and old. What a wonderful caring family she had.

[@patriot20000]

And they say that ("it only kills old people") as if that's just fine. Old people are why young people walk this planet. They have decades of strength and wisdom to offer. And have just as much value as anyone else. It's amazing how many people think they will never get old, or if they do they won't look or act old. We all get That wake-up call sooner or later. Later If you are lucky.

[@kylebartow3708]

My mother in law died 2weeks ago from this . My wife also same week almost sent me to the hospital due to covid. Lost weight due to not eating and skin turned yellow she said and my heart rate was low and not able to breath. There were times I about blacked out. I had to muster my strength to help her dying mom get help. Unfortunately she died 2days later in the hospital

[@matlabatt]

THIS VIDEO IS A LIE. AND I SUSPECT YOU ARE A HIRED AGENT

[@ima_psykopathpsn8411]

@@matlabatt the only lie here is you being worth something

[@matlabatt]

@@ima_psykopathpsn8411 you should. Stay on the PlayStation where you know what's what. Leave the reality and political science for the grown ups. You get your health advice from a pop up ad? Lol

[@michaelrief4424]

I’m an old guy at 75 years old but this one made me cry like a baby.

[@colleenjeffries3334]

Michael, you're not old at all. You're 75 years young.

[@Alec-Al]

Oh...give me a break! When it's your time to exit, be happy about it. You live a long life and enjoyed spending money.

[@tashasworld585]

@@Alec-Al same goes for your father

[@ЕкатеринаСмирнова-щ4е]

Emotion is okay, but common sense is most important. Do you really think that those whose loved ones die from cancer or perforation of an ulcer are not so worried? Because of this crownobscurantism, those who really need to be rescued and helped do not receive medical assistance. Because of this crownobscurantism, my acquaintances have a 15-year-old son who died from a perforation of an ulcer, and I know many similar cases. The death of a loved one is always a great loss, but this is part of life and this is normal, it is not normal what is happening in the world now because of the virus, from which fewer die than the WHO mortality rate from influenza, 3.2%

[@wayne.cc9]

@@tashasworld585 ohhhhhhh violation 🤣🤣🤣

[@BM-nq3xl]

I am crying seeing this.

[@meganthursby2002]

Same

[@alexandrawise9657]

Same 💧

[@fraffee]

I’m crying so much now. This woman was LOVED. Oh to have family like that and be loved that much ❤️❤️😭😭

[@taracheng345]

Us Asians are most unlikely to come from such families, lol

[@fraffee]

@@taracheng345 I felt your comment deeply...at my core. hahaha

[@megshimatsu8615]

Hispanic families are bursting with love......

[@angelfirelite]

I'm up in years and sick but my family could care less, especially in the US!

[@adiksadiatabs]

@@taracheng345 east asians maybe? not filipinos

[@user-cz9rq3xf5y]

My grandmother, grandfather, uncle, and father all passed away from Covid in March 2021, my grandma passed on March 3rd, my grandfather March 4th, my uncle, March 9th, and my father March 14. This pain is unbearable for my family especially when we never had a proper wake, service, and burial for our loved ones at all, only 4 of us were able to attend for all of them, and never would I thought this would happen to us. Please stay safe, sanitize, keep your distance, and follow all protocols. The next wave is coming soon and I have a feeling it will be worse than last winter/spring's wave where the virus took our loved ones.

[@krystellestellar4014]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm dealing with a lot of pain, difficulties, & grief as well, but not as much loss as you. You are incredibly strong. Keep going & I wish you much safety, love & blessings.

[@annabelegan4567]

I'm so sad for you having to experience these losses. It is a lot for you to cope with so many deaths at once. I hope that you have started to heal now in 2023 although the grieving process is a long one. Hopefully you can now start remembering the good times you had with your loved ones. I don't know where you are in the world but the COVID pandemic is a terrible experience that we all understand. I'm sending you healing thoughts and love from Oxford, England.

[@chloemoore4199]

I'm Sorry For Your Loss Man

[@rainbomama]

My heart aches for what you've had to go through. I'm so very sorry for your multiple losses.

[@mohiniramnarain1964]

I feel so sorry for you. I lost my uncle and grandmother during covid, one shortly after the other. i know how it feels. hoping you are well.

[@whydudesta]

I looked up for videos like this because I lost my father, only 53 years old to covid. From the moment he went in the hospital, I no longer ever touched him, held him, hugged him. Everything I see this poor family going through on here, I went through. I watched my father die on zoom. Covid is disgusting, it’s absolutely terrible. My dad fought for a month before passing. It just breaks my heart. I miss him so much. Please everyone, stay as safe as possible.

[@Coastermania15]

I’m very sorry for your loss

[@cristinaionica3399]

He was killed in hospital your father!!!

[@gloriarascon9709]

Thank you for sharing. I’m sorry for your loss.

[@desireelococo1747]

Im so sorry for your loss and for your Fathers' suffering. I am a respiratory nurse. God bless you.

[@christined9210]

@@cristinaionica3399 You are right! They are using midazolam and morphine to shut down the lungs. This happened to my father.

[@laidback4evr]

If more people saw this type of media related to the virus we wouldn't be rushing to open the country.

[@Royandwho]

majority of humans are stupid and are illogical when it comes to thinking a head. People tend to only react when it hits their doorsteps and by that time, the virus will of devastated many lives. We are never in control of our lives and future. We are all slaves to society.

[@DOPEdwarf]

Or just have the elderly and the sick quarantine themselves and let everybody else with a 0.001% chance of dying of the disease get on with their lives

[@TimeBreakPictures]

I absolutely agree. People are always getting used to things too quickly....

[@silverpairaducks]

Propaganda

[@TimeBreakPictures]

@@DOPEdwarf Where does this number come from??

[@Binkis641]

Yesterday we lost a 49 year old patient. He was perfect. This virus took his life in a week. Breaks my heart. He was so compliant with his treatment and never complained. Covid does NOT discriminate people. RIP Oscar😰.

[@arijeanz]

even the narrators voice is pausing and really emotional

[@flanplan5903]

Yeah, you can tell that this was hard for her to take...

[@Kevin-is-here]

This brings back the tough time I had when the doctors told me there was nothing else they could do for my mother, time heals but I never forget 🙏

[@la1negrita]

Brings me back to that same day too. Grief is horrible 😕. No one will ever sympathize if they themselves experienced it.

[@N.Sardone]

Same. Sitting in the room with her but knowing that she really wasn't there anymore. I can't imagine how painful and sad it is for all the families to not be able to have that last physical contact. The last bit of togetherness and normalcy. I can't wrap my head around the enormity of the burden placed on the Drs, nurses & support staffs shoulders. Thank you for being so strong and caring on the family's behalf! 💙💜

[@Kevin-is-here]

Yes God bless the doctors, nurses, & staff 👍

[@breathkneestinks7805]

😭 My grandma just passed away last night😭

[@Kevin-is-here]

@@breathkneestinks7805 sorry for your loss, god bless you guys

[@mimic7848]

I just got out of the hospital last night with covid, my fiance is still in there. It will be a month before he's able to get out, this stuff is no joke! You don't know how real it is until it's somebody you love fighting for their life.

[@zippydodahquirk9039]

I'm so sorry that happened. Were you vaccinated. I've been hearing if breakthrough cases in the vaccinated.

[@ingridarlington5745]

My Mother is dying of Covid right now. They are bringing her home so we can say our Goodbyes. This is so unreal. I still can't believe this is happening right now. 😢

[@MAGNUM05]

Sending you my prayers 🙏🏻

[@Darlin_lein]

I'll pray for the family for everyone around the world pls all who's reading my comment please pray for the world for the people who had covid

[@ingridarlington5745]

*UPDATE* Since I was quarantined with Covid myself, I was not able to see my Mom, but my 4 Sisters went to say their Goodbyes (which hospital broke protocol, because they said they are 1 in a milllion to do so). The hospital eventually said we can't bring her home, because she will for sure die in transport because hospice is not equipped with the heavy duty breathing machine that they use in hospital. Well, once my Sisters saw her and left, they said, 'There is no way she is dying'. She wasn't on a ventilator, she has a breathing cup. Mom was talking and she has a strong grip on my sisters hand. Granted she was 6% oxygen level and Drs thought her breathing would drop more through the night, I guess. It's a miracle, the next morning her lungs showed a little improvement and today, my Mom is sitting up and spitting out phlem to clear her lungs and is out of isolation. Now she is allowed 2 visitors per day. Yay! Thank you all for the prayers and I truly believe that by seeing her Daughters lifted up her spirits, prayers and the Love she was shown. I survived Covid, so my quarantine orders are over today. So I will see her tomorrow at the hospital. I can't wait. God is good. PS: My Mother is 87 years old. Truly a miracle, to survive Covid which gave her pneumonia.

[@MAGNUM05]

@@ingridarlington5745 I'm glad your mother is doing well and you're very welcome! Take care and stay safe! God is good!

[@sunshine2725]

@@ingridarlington5745 hi love! I hope your mom is doing well. I recently lost my mother to covid sadly so I truly hope you don’t lose yours as well ♥️

[@deedeewinfrey3181]

I want everyone to know that no one ever dies alone. Your ancestors and angels are there with you. Holding you hand, whispering in your ear. You have nothing to fear. They are there to take you quietly and painlessly to heaven. Paradise is real ....I know because I died before and I've been there. You are never alone and they are always watching over you. Theres no such thing as death, just other dimensions. Eternal peace.

[@josesalas2232]

Greg Potter cause they lord gave you a second chance & it wasn’t the time too go !!!

[@roomanahukil6165]

Can you share more about your near death experience in spiritual terms? What do you mean by you died before and experienced something divinely? I really want to increase my faith. Please share more.

[@Claudia-cr2pm]

As a hospice social worker I can attest to these shared experiences as well.

[@reinapaloma422]

Wow that is so powerful!

[@pauljohn0001]

Dee Dee Winfrey that a lovely thing to say to help the lost of a love one but that not true if u ready the Bible n understand n believe. When u die the breath of life goes back to God but ur soul will sleep until the second coming of Christ, If u die for Jesus Christ.

[@redscoop7073]

I feel their pain. I lost my brother 3 wks ago from covid and what makes me sad about it is that he didn't listen to me about getting vaccinated. I had it the next day he got admitted to the hospital and while for 3 days he was struggling to live I was in quarantine with very light symptoms. My mom had it too and my other brother but after about 9 days we got the virus out of our systems with like me they had light symptoms. I know that that was his destiny but I can't help but to question, what could have been if he listened to me.

[@lisahinton9682]

@Red Ramos I can't imagine your pain - it's such a complicated situation with you having tried to get him to take the vaccine, and him dying while you and other vaccinated family members survived with minimal symptoms. I have a BUNCH of friends who refuse to get vaccinated and I'm worried they'll catch Covid and pass - leaving me to feel a mixture of sadness and anger. May you find peace.

[@swatimahendru]

Nothing would have changed, as you said it was his destiny. We all people who have lost their family members all of a sudden due to covid, it was all written

[@spacequeenruby]

My cousin just died from it as well..he wasn't vaccinated, he wasn't old, he was a strong 40 some year old with many many years left with his kids, he was on life support he could no longer keep himself alive, this is so real and raw, and a terrible way to go

[@crystaljohnson3669]

Sorry about your brother. As I type this I am fighting covid. I have cereal palsy and a blood clotting disorder, so I'm high risk. My husband brought COVID home thought it was no big deal. No matter how much I pleaded for him to wear a mask. He is across my living room as I type this on constant oxygen. We have 5 kids he did not think about. I'm so angry. Prayers to all doctors and nurses and I hope people start to work together and take this seriously.

[@spacequeenruby]

@@crystaljohnson3669 prayers to you, get well soon

[@justinhearst]

My gradnmother's neighbor just died yesterday from CoVid-19. Watching this is tragic, knowing that there are thousands of people who have to go through this. My condolences and prayers to their family and all others affected by Covid

[@bigphillyed]

Do you give condolences to the 2.8 million people that die every year in the US? No you don't because you are so naive and ignorant to the fact people live and people die. But because someone took video of the process, you want to further dramatize it. Grow up and get a pair.

[@justinhearst]

@@bigphillyed sure, buddy. Hope you find inner peace and have a nice day.

[@bigphillyed]

@@justinhearst I found inner piece a long time ago, when I stopped worrying about the rest of the people in this country. Life got great for me when I stopped caring about people like you.

[@justinhearst]

@@bigphillyed I don't think you've found inner peace when you're upset over a KZbin comment wishing a grieving family well. But whatever floats your boat.

[@edawg792]

+Edmund Dobry At least you’re open about being morally bankrupt. I’m sure it’s much easier to be happy when you don’t care about anyone but yourself. But what kind of American, let alone human being, does that make you?

[@KurtBP75]

Oh my God, this was very painful to watch!

[@TheAubis]

KurtBP75 why would you even watch it.

[@silverpairaducks]

If it was a white male you wouldn't cared

[@bigphillyed]

People die everyday, virus or not. Yet the liberal cheesecakes are out dramatizing deaths from covid19! SMH.

[@alexarkadios9108]

Edmund Dobry smh. U have no humanity.

[@carolinacoreas7716]

@@bigphillyed blame everything on the liberals, that's the only thing you people know how to do.

[@mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat]

This has me sobbing! She was clearly so loved by her entire family! It could happen to any of us or our loved ones. PLEASE be as safe as you can!!!

[@stefanosprokopis6974]

Even if a person isn't loved by anyone it's a terrible way to die having your lungs shrivel up like a petrified sponge.

[@bidenisaracistnazi6661]

My niece, fully vaccinated, died of covid a few days ago. Yes, she had other health problems too. I've lost 5 friends/family members fully vaccinated to covid. Us who had it before, have natural immunity, and are fine.

[@stefanosprokopis6974]

@@bidenisaracistnazi6661 did your other friends and family members that died also have and were fully vaccinated have health issues too?

[@diannagerber292]

Omg...me too. It is just tearing my heart out to see so much pain from those who keep losing loved ones. I will keep fighting with those who are covid deniers, just to get them to understand....if it saves ONE life, it will be worth it.

[@kanuiehasihara166]

Remind me when I lost my Dad @ the ICU when he was in a critical condition last June , the doctors said he couldn't make it, we were surrounded him by prayers, and he left us in peace .... Miss you Dad......

[@kanuiehasihara166]

@Innovative ideas Thanks

[@kennroyyy2548]

I felt this same here I miss my dad every day 😔😒

[@Mamacita0916]

❤️

[@notastxro]

ok

[@zzzz8558]

Condolences, I lost my Dad on 4th of December and we couldn't even say a final goodbye because the entire family was quarantined

[@-mint5752]

So much could've been done to prevent so many lives lost. This is such a tragedy.

[@bigphillyed]

And what could have been done to prevent these deaths? Oh I have an idea of the insane reply to this comment will be. Is it a tragedy when anyone of the 2.8 million Americans that die per year? Do you honestly think about every person that dies? We live, we die, its the cycle of life, dramatizing it is naive and foolish.

[@PeepingUkulele]

Edmund Dobry caring about other people’s lives is what makes us human

[@muzicaempathica6479]

Wow dude!😲Please share what more could've been done to save lives??!🤔🤨

[@bigphillyed]

@Connie Burnett so China telling us the number of people infected acme dead would have changed what? Would that have stopped the transmission of the virus? No it wouldn't. Hoarded PPE? There is 1.5 billion people in China, they need to worry about there own people first. If Obama and Biden didn't push manufacturing jobs out of America, we wouldn't have to worry about countries hoarding PPE. Funny how every other country in the world didn't have PPE problems. Hmmm yeah let's liberals govern again and then wonder why we can't take care of our own people.

[@darilekron4590]

@@bigphillyed China said to other countries / W.H.O. that there isn't any indication of person to person transmission at the same time the c.c.p. had internal communication that indicated that there was person to person transmission of virus while cornering the market on ppe (over 2 billion masks). China wasn't allowing Wuhan residents to fly to other parts of China but they let them fly to other countries. Virus probably was accidentally released from lab in Wuhan.

[@mathangisrilaxmi9976]

It is exactly same way as I lost my mom even her lungs got harder and unable to breathe due to covid. We miss u mom.You are our pillar of strength and confidence mom Life without u is really difficult to move. Love you amma 🙏😘😔😔

[@priyankajamadar193]

I too lost my elder sister due to covid 😭😭

[@rosylopez4198]

I lost my mom 3 weeks ago due to the same reason. She was on so much medication that her kidneys started to fail. We weren’t allowed in to say our final goodbye to her until after she had already passed.

[@priyankajamadar193]

@@rosylopez4198 oh so sad to hear

[@rosylopez4198]

@@priyankajamadar193 she fought long and hard and tried to hold on but in the end this horrible sickness took her from us. I feel like we were robbed from spending more time with her. I feel like I will never be the same. Things around her house will never ever be the same without her there. Her grandchildren have been really sad about it and miss her as well.

[@priyankajamadar193]

@@rosylopez4198 my sister also fought to overcome this she tried her best bt bad luck she had a attack... If she survived another 10 days means she will be discharged from hospital.. Bt God didn't listen our prayers

[@brianvargas5432]

I just lost my grandma due to COVID this morning . My dad took it the worst . We all cried . I called my other grandma and I told her I love her .We cried and cried . My grandma was a believer in Christ and God . She is deff in heaven .

[@snoanashi1597]

I'm sorry for your loss. bless you, your grandma, and your family..

[@hqgirl567]

She’s in heaven with Jesus. She’s in a better place

[@martinglenn4250]

I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family.

[@Pushuuuuuu]

I'll remember my whole life what I've been through I was 14 year old in 2020 I was covid positive I still remember my parents and relatives crying for me I was I'm pain but I smiled at them and said I'm fine doctors also said my parents I can't live anymore but I didn't lose my hope now I'm again healthy Don't lose your hope one day everything will be fine 💜

[@swagkidm10]

14 and it hit you that bad? Omg im glad you’re better now 🙏🤗

[@Pushuuuuuu]

@@swagkidm10 thanks 🥺

[@swordofislam1668]

That last part really made me tear up, "get up, my queen, the spring is here, the flowers are blooming". She said the comforting words she was going to last hear on this earth.

[@JF-NYC-NJ-Girl]

Oh my god, me too the tears burst out of me...

[@blueraptor4668]

What upsets me the most about covid is that patients in their last moments of life, whether their dying of covid or any other problem, is that hospitals don’t allow visitation during these times. Which makes all these moments so much worse by not being able to say a final goodbye in person. My prayers go out to all families in the these tough times.

[@megandeeds9086]

My mom is currently sick with covid, and won't go to the hospital for this very reason. She is in desperate need of medical care, but refuses to go because she doesn't want to die alone.😢

[@lisahinton9682]

@@megandeeds9086 You must convince her to go. She has a better chance at surviving if she is at the medical center. And she won't be alone - her deceased ancestors will come for her if and when it's her time. I truly hope she makes it. Please convince her to go.

[@echung168]

@@megandeeds9086 Honestly, if she is in desperate need of medical care she has a better chance of getting better with professionals than self-medicating or lack thereof. I do hope your mother makes it through this!

[@cherylstigers4881]

The nursing home I worked at, allowed 2 family members to set with resident at their bedside at the end of life.

[@vic5015]

Definitely *the* worst part of this is the inability to hold your loved one's hand as he or she dies. Also the inability to gather to mourn them.

[@bxrokk]

OMG! That definitely has to be one of the hardest parts. I imagine that they're already feeling like they're being robbed of their loved one. Not being able to personally visit or gather just takes even more away from them. I'm sure there's a lot of unresolved emotional pain, grief, ptsd, and just plain old anger among the survivors. May God have mercy on them.

[@sunshine2725]

I wasn’t able to be there with my mom but thankfully we were able to gather and mourn her ♥️

[@HungLe-vx5lx]

@@sunshine2725 .. .

[@lramirez6455]

My family Was bless we survive it. Pray for those who are in pain may god bless you.

[@stellameii]

my dad passed last year, not because of covid but suddenly and I also didn't get the change to see him or him or hold his hand. It's the worst feeling ever.

[@heatherbliss]

I went through this same experience with my grandmother this past January. Nothing is more devastating than watching someone you love, the person who raised you, lose their battle to this virus over the course of a month. Sending hugs to all.

[@vincentvega3747]

My grandfather had Covid-19 just before he passed in January. He also had alzhimers which is a common underlying condition for a Covid-19 related death. I'm 39 with hypertension and got vaccinated back in Feb. Now I have Covid-19(most likely the Delta variant) and I am grateful that I got the vaccine because it could have been worse for myself. Put your politics aside, get vaccinated and take care of your bodies. Its not a joke

[@brandlynnyoung3123]

Nope. Not getting that stupid shot.

[@miles6409]

And right now there are people who are protesting their state governments wanting it to be reopened... smh. You just can't fix stupid.

[@cy4330]

It's not stupidity. It's selfishness and self-centredness with no regards to others but their own enjoyment and convenience.

[@thekidfromcleveland3944]

Sadly the bills havent stopped coming and people are running out of money to pay them. They need to get back to work. I cant fault them for that.

[@jeahlashelifestyle6816]

@@thekidfromcleveland3944 No said don’t to work, I’m am in essential worker, it’s the extra going to the beach and parties and bars and be being around your loved ones that can be seriously affected by this virus!

[@aggroknight4259]

You can fix stupid, if you know how to talk to stupid people. But you're too stupid to realize that, because you've already decided to publicly declare you can't fix stupid. Funny, how they seem to think the same of everyone who shares your beliefs.

[@da9el1]

Yeah I know right!? Freedom is so overrated..

[@DearProfessorRF]

My patience with the anti-vaxer-conspiracy-theory crowd equals ZERO!!

[@samueljaramillo4221]

I agree. These are the results. Too late for tears.

[@LifeisFoo]

I'm well past being sad....it's all anger now

[@hughmungusmandingo359]

[@kashifrehan2138]

I lost my father & my son due to covid, have no words to explain

[@ivanenrile]

I lost my Daddy to Covid19 last March 25. I'm still processing everything. I couldn't even hug him. He died at home in the arms of my mom, as hospital facilities here in the Philippines are overburdenned. My mom, my siblings, and I have been infected and we have fully recovered. But I don't know when I will be able to fully recover from this tragedy.

[@raymay1533]

Sorry to hear that buddy

[@zohebakhtar265]

Why is life so difficult? My mom the most innocent person I have known passed away while I was on my phone watching her. Why? I hope she didn't suffer. May Allah grant her peace and tranquility

[@MyDuncanandMe]

My mom passed from covid 3 days ago. I felt every bit of this!!! So sorry for your loss!!!

[@edwardjames6023]

I lost my best friend in the beginning of the pandemic to covid-19 and was told by Widow that I was seeing on a dating app that her pain of losing her husband in a car accident was greater than that of me losing my friend of over 30 years

[@MyDuncanandMe]

@@edwardjames6023 I think everyone’s pain is valid. Neither one of you should be trying to one up the other but share in each other’s pain and grief!

[@edwardjames6023]

@@MyDuncanandMe oh! Is that what you got out of that? I guess you jumped too conclusions. Or maybe you dis it once. But no. I simply mentioned on the one year death anniversary of my friend that I miss her and said how much it hurt, she immediately attacked me and said I don't know what "true pain is" and she proceeded to tell me my grief was nothing. But hey, maybe that was wrong of me to

[@sunnylee5047]

Such painful disease.... people who said every people eventually die... yes they will but there is no good bye from love's one by holding hand and no face to face sharing emotional connection .... there is no peace at the end of life... such painful way to die.... such painful way lost love one. No one need to loss their mother,father, friend, and children.

[@hassanosman5241]

Heart touch words😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@robtranzen3282]

Feel your pain. Im only in my early 20s and lost my dad and fixing to loss my mom. No brother or sister

[@mybuttsmellslikebutterbut207]

Rob Tranzen sorry to hear that.

[@olgachafeeva7615]

Even if you have someone holding your hand, you still die alone. So, at the end of the day, it makes no difference.

[@13ash10]

I’m sobbing. We experienced this this past weekend with my grandfather. Meanwhile my dad is at another hospital fighting covid as well but we can’t tell him that his dad has passed. We’re waiting for him to get better to tell him so that he can attend the funeral. And now my 6 year old sister has covid and I have to keep her separate from my mom with breast cancer undergoing chemo. This month has been the worst month of my life, it’s too much to handle.

[@beawild]

I'm so sorry. Here's a virtual hug and good vibes going your way.

[@eldacruz9340]

Take a deep breath, scream if you must!!! PRAY , PRAY , PRAY until you can't pray anymore. God bless you

[@zaenaltv46]

1 like you,,

[@gracielalopez177]

My uncle just passed away from covid July 2. I cried watching this.

[@balajidharshan2983]

Sorry to hear that

[@canismajor8601]

@Help Me Get Goated emo grandma

[@thomasmatthewharris1980]

My condolences

[@angelwithabagel8710]

“get up my queen, the flowers are starting to bloom.” 😢 😭

[@noemidoblas8319]

Seeing this brings back tears and sad memories when we siblings have to say our final words and goodbyes last July 17 to our mother through Zoom. The ICU staff were kind enough to set up the meeting. The pain and the heartache is indescribable seeing our mom dying with not one us her 4 children at her side. We watched until she flat lined. Sic.

[@rosylopez4198]

I’m so sorry. I know that no words can help bring her back and there is nothing that can be said to bring you comfort. I just lost my mother 3 weeks ago and it has not been easy for any of us. I pray God gives you the strength to get through this. I keep telling myself that we were lucky to have our mother as long as we did. She was 72 but still too young in my eyes to be taken away. She was older but had the soul of a child and was so much fun to be around. I miss my mother so much that my brain doesn’t understand that it actually happened.

[@roseanngooding6595]

Neoemi Dobias i got this feelings just waycjong this over snd over knowing my mom had died of a similar situation In ICU on a machine .still trying to cope with my moms passing she left 8 of us.luckily we sll could have been at het side to say farewell ..even if she couldnt say anything ..which was.even harder for us..

[@roseanngooding6595]

@@rosylopez4198 same here with my mom the reality just so hard at time to accept it all at once.i know how you think. Its not easy my mom too at 67 is quite young vibrant energetic and full of vigor.You not alone we are in this journey only prayer my dear.

[@rosylopez4198]

@@roseanngooding6595 the holidays are coming up and I’m not thrilled about any of it. I thought I missed her before, but as time goes on I miss her even more. It’s so hard to not be able to see her, talk to her, hug her, and love her like I used to. This is all so hard for me. I just pray that God can give me the strength to get through these rough times coming up.

[@Jay.eclipsed]

At one point I heard a waver in the narrators voice even she was struggling to hold it in. I’m so sorry for anyone who has lost something or someone in this pandemic.

[@aryastark575]

You can see just how much they cherish her. This is devastating.

[@thelorcyfamily8763]

I lost my 27 year old brother cause of COVID and I’m telling you it hurts 😭😭😭😭

[@NurseSnow2U]

I’m so sorry for your loss luv, I loss my fiancé to COVID in April 2020, he was only 43…he was my best friend, he knew me better than I know myself and I will miss him every single day until we are reunited. If you ever need an ear or need to vent or just cry no one who has experienced this pain is a stranger to me I am here for you. Much love, you and your family will continuously be in my prayers. 🙏🏽 ♥️

[@thelorcyfamily8763]

@@NurseSnow2U thank you so much. So sorry for your loss also. Take good care of yourself

[@jondi3694]

@The Lorca family. My condolences. My girlfriend who’s 29 is currently in ICU with Covid. With all due respect, did your brother also end up in ICU ? If so, how long was he there for until he transition? It’s been a month and 1 day since my girlfriend been in ICU. It’s scary

[@thelorcyfamily8763]

@@jondi3694 for just a week. He was declared brain dead. So they had to take him out off life support. He was also in coma. Nothing in his body was functioning. So do your Girlfriend is talking? Do her body is functioning. I guess yes because you said it’s been a month now.

[@Zoe-oo3cn]

I've lost 4 close relatives due to coronavirus. I feel sad when people don't take it seriously. my family and I got vaccinated today.

[@asiana978]

Same my husband lost his grandmother and I lost my mom 2 weeks ago. It angers me that people don't take it serious. 💔

[@teejay5432]

Well done for getting vaxxed

[@taraaliyeva1813]

All this almost 2022 and people still think this is a HOAX.

[@cristinaionica3399]

This is

[@swatimahendru]

It's going to be more than 14 months when I lost my elder sis who was only 33 yrs old. She was my constant source of love. People say things get better but no it's still the same, even worse for some day. I was with her all the time in hospital still cannot believe that this has happened with us. Always love you my siso ❤️

[@priyankajamadar193]

I too lost my elder sister due to covid she was just 28 years old 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@swatimahendru]

@@priyankajamadar193 I can understand your situation

[@priyankajamadar193]

@@swatimahendru 😭😭 how u lost ur sister

[@swatimahendru]

@@priyankajamadar193 not sure bcz all her reports were negative but symptoms were like covid. With in 4-5 days everything happened

[@priyankajamadar193]

@@swatimahendru oh.. She was admitted to hospital?

[@ramywiles]

The fact that deaths like this are still dismissed as "old people's numbers being up anyway" will make my blood boil until the day I die myself. It will be a long time before I expect compassion from the American public again.

[@msnatalieho]

This made me cry-this video is so heartbreaking and intimate. Thank you nyt for this amazing reporting.

[@msnatalieho]

Update: I just finished the video and I am sobbing.

[@tacoexpressSEEDEEholeeveryones]

crying monitors

[@SimplySergMX_arts]

This just broke my heart , I can’t stop crying 😢 this virus is pure evil and has changed the way we live , so many loved ones have perished cause of it. And this will spread even more cause a lot of people don’t want to take the vaccine or wear a simple mask.

[@dollydoll7413]

My mother has covid19 positive😖😖 Pls pray for Herr😭😭

[@dexzburst1668]

Hope you mother get well

[@MAGNUM05]

🙏🏻

[@yolandabarajas2657]

How is your mother?🙏

[@kholofelomogoboya8913]

Lost my dad to cocid. It hurts a lot. A day affter his burial i tested positive with this delta variant. In hospital, my prayer was to make it cz my it was gonna be too much for my mom.

[@evyvaz5814]

So sorry for ur loss 😢,

[@toosweet1327]

I CAN'T stop crying my mom is 92 fighting for her life and she also have pneumonia and I just talked to the doctor today saying she getting worst.

[@roseanngooding6595]

My dsughter grAndma died at 92 this year in september but due to a stroke

[@von-marieoliva4827]

I just lost my grandma to covid on Sunday..it was so hard seeing her through video and I'm still so shocked at how quickly this virus took her. My prayers to this family and all of those who have lost a loved one in this pandemic.

[@Paula-oq1id]

My grandpa passed away on December 14th due to covid. Everything was really fast, all in 1 week. I fell your pain. We couldn't even say goodbye. Is really hard. Lots of prayers for you and your family

[@von-marieoliva4827]

@@Paula-oq1id im so sorry to hear this, and so close to the holidays 😞 prayers for your family as well. Stay strong ✊🏼

[@jennyjones1998]

I have had the virus twice. The first time was miserable. The second time I felt fine. It is so weird how it affects people so differently.

[@Americanwoman74]

I had it a month ago and barely had any symptoms

[@mworld3653]

If you had it twice, that means there is an issue with you not following the restrictions to protect yourself and others. I’m happy for you but please open your mind because you might be killing someone else.

[@jennyjones1998]

@@mworld3653 I took every measure to not only keep my family safe, but my children and everyone around me. I got it first in March and second in August. This was prior to vaccines being open to me. Sorry, but you are wrong here. I never left home. My step dad kept working and got the whole family sick. I have had many people close to me die from this virus and it sickens me that people don't take it serious. I did, and got it twice. Killing someone else, I think not!

[@teachandfunnstuff3127]

@@jennyjones1998 Thank lord you survived. This virus is just horrible but atleast its starting to die out now

[@wildheartxxx135]

Blessed really,somehow i never got that virus

[@stephaniemccabe7169]

I lost my dad to this virus while he was in South Africa just after I'd moved to the UK. I was pregnant with a sickly baby and could not go back to see him. He was dead inside of two weeks after catching it. I hugged him goodbye not knowing it would be the last time. He died alone. I miss him so much and I'm so proud of him for serving on the front lines to keep people safe.

[@luisemiliotorres3317]

Que lastima, yo tambien soy Colombiano y no me puedo imaginar lo que esta familia está pasando.

[@Mahmud_Emon]

When she said "get up the spring is finally here" i cried 😭

[@lisaandmandiontheroad8504]

My husband and I just got over COVID. We were so so sick and in the hospital. It was the worse illness we ever had.

[@sayoratube]

Look at the beautiful family Mrs Torro raised. Rest at peace loving mother, grandmother🌷💕

[@svsv9]

I was in the hospital due a super bacteria two times last year(second time almost die of septic infection). Even though patients were dying due covid some staff member from the hospital mocking about my two masks and shield face. I witness dramatical real situation of sorrow. When a nurse told me to write my will I felt for the first time some I can't describe even now.

[@maribeth1801]

I lost a very dear friend today because of this bs. He is unvaccinated not because he doesnt want to but because we have a delay in getting our jabs here. So, if you have the chance to hey vaxxed today.. grab it. It's not about the brand.. it's all about getting protection for you and your family. 😭😭😭

[@ailencitaa3836]

I lost my grandfather and I just don’t want to remember the suffering. We all had it at the same time, seeing him leave on an ambulance and not coming back was heartbreaking. My condolences to all the families that lost loved ones. We will always have our love ones in our hearts.

[@arshadmomin1966]

Ohh its very sad Moment for u.. but we are humans and we need love we need guts I offer u my Friendship if u feel alone u can contact me__

[@Mely2.2]

This is so hard to watch 😭😭 I thank God my sister, brother in law, nephew and niece made it they all had the corona virus ....Thank you Lord 🙏😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@moonwalked6652]

Q tristeza cuanto dolor imposible no llorar, esta pandemia se llevó tanto q dios perdone las armas biológicas de seres inmundos q las crearonn

[@HappySunshineDay]

I lost my husband to covid last week (11/26/21.) Our ICU experience was very much like the family in the video. We were only allowed inside to hold his hand as he breathed his last breath. This may sound strange, but it is helpful to my heart to grieve with others online at this time. Neighbors, friends and extended family offer help - but I am not ready to even talk on the phone. I am with my young adult kids at home. Still, this video shared the intimacy of grieving while at the same time I am not imposing on anyone and I don't have to even try to be presentable to anyone in person or on the phone. I hope I don't come across as too strange. Everyone experiences grief a little differently. In time I will certainly re-connect with others. I am just not ready yet. That hast to be okay and I hope no one is mad at me for it. :'(

[@LebronCCP]

Incredibly sad to see a loved one go this way

[@pewishjrivilege896]

jk1289 It's actors.

[@sunnylee5047]

Actor..... actor.?.... such stupid

[@PerpetuallyAnnoyed]

@@stefanogallina3643 I can't even imagine.

[@bigphillyed]

Sad to see a loved one go this way! As opposed to dying from a heart attack, cancer, stroke or car accident! People live and they die, its all part of the cycle of life. Dramatizing nature is simply naive.

[@legobaba9273]

Your comments on this video are disgusting. Why do you feel the need to shame others for having humanity, something that you have so clearly lost? The fact that you have become a cold, gross, pathetic little man who has not even a morsel of empathy for his fellow humans does not mean that others must be that way too. Keep your toxic nihilism to yourself and stop shaming others for being human.

[@yaniramena3401]

I lost my grandmother to covid and I also went in person to say goodbye to her. It seems like it was yesterday. It was the most painful thing I had to do. My heart is still broken. Its been a year and a half and I miss her so much ☹😞

[@kali6753]

My deepest condolences to this family, she was loved and will be greatly missed. Covid-19 is the pest of our time, sadly.

[@shaunamasia4593]

This tears me up inside and out. I feel so bad for that family. I just want to scream to everyone why? Why not get the vaccine? Don't you want this to end? Don't you want to loose another person? I just want this thing to end. End the sorrow.

[@joywilliamson550]

My condolences to this family. My heart aches for them. I am a Covid survivor hospitalized with double pneumonia fir five days. I know how I felt in that room. I send the peace of God to bring comfort and healing to all of your hearts and minds. 🙏🏾

[@doremifazol7898]

I lost my closest brother to Covid last June 2020. He was alone in Dubai. The pain is unimaginable until now. I still cry every night.

[@jackiemejia561]

I'm so sorry for your loss...Do you know it was promised by God in the bible that you will see your brother again, "the hour is coming in which all those on the memorial tombs will hear Jesus voice and come out." John 5:28,29. And God will "wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor pain be anymore." (Revelation 21:4) Please hang in there, and I'm so sorry for your loss 😢

[@ej5799]

“You’re a warrior. You’re my mom’s mom.”

[@me_shell]

I’m on my 4th week of battling Covid. I’m fully vaccinated, however my immune system is weak. So I developed a breakthrough case. This is the sickest I have ever been in my entire life! Many days while struggling with 103.0-104.0 fever I thought I was going to die. The doctors say there’s nothing they can do for you so you just have to treat your symptoms at home. I wish those that don’t believe Covid is real would realize the only thing that saved my life was that I was vaccinated! Whatever amount of antibodies I had kept me on earth and out of the hospital.

[@BobRooney290]

how are you doing now? any better?

[@adamherrera2064]

I've literally heard people cast off the seriousness of this as "well they were gonna die anyway" or "only the strongest survive" which is absolutely the most idiotic excuse i've heard.

[@navsheenmattoo7593]

Correct😔

[@Jroww2004]

Tears run down my face, I have prayed and sent my energies towards you all.

[@thebossmoss6249]

This is heart breaking. Bless to her and her family.

[@mschevygirl30]

Knowing my family and I went through the same situation, I lost both my grandparents to covid 1 day apart from eachother 🥺…my prayers goes out to this beautiful family❤️🙏

[@monae3072]

I absolutely HATE coronavirus.

[@infinite_1239]

Blame trump and china

[@prince_yt3406]

WELL NO DUHH EVERYBODY DOES

[@thomasmatthewharris1980]

Me too

[@lauritagarza5400]

I’ cried so much , this hit me a lot . I lost my uncle from coronavirus and it was very very and still is hard for my cousins , we grew up together and seeing them say goodbye to my uncle that day , my heart went into a million pieces

[@adamben-shimon7513]

This is heartbreaking. I lost four close family members to COVID-19.

[@saimaiffi9425]

I lost my father 3 weeks ago due to coronavirus ..papa I love u 😭 Rest In Peace Ameen this video made me cry 😭

[@asjad.e]

Same🥺 he used to make dua saying, “Ya Allah, arfa corona min al ard” which means “ya Allah, lift covid from the ground

[@Dollypops43]

❤❤❤

[@rckkeller9437]

I am so sorry for their loss. So so sorry. I want every one who has a loved one who refuses to get vaccinated to see this, but I doubt it would change a single minds, and I don’t want this incredibly brave family to be exploited.

[@jaedonlynch6985]

Sure hope chinas proud of what they've done

[@arnoldsherrill6305]

And what really breaks my heart after watching this is knowing that there are intensive care units that are filled up with patient beds being occupied who choose to refuse to take a readily available vaccine and it makes me the question" is your personal freedom worth the trauma you will have your family and friends endure because of a conscious choice?" Not to mention the fact that the ICU beds are being taken by patients who are younger then the population occupying those same beds nearly a year ago

[@andreatuscano6923]

Those who don’t take the vaccine are selfish childish ignorant idiots. That is all. I don’t care about their freedom of choice, the choice is between life and death of fragile people. Make vaccines mandatory worldwide, period.

[@athromero]

I dont understand why people are so against people who opt to stay unvaccinated. Its as if the unvaccinated are spreading the virus. Its not that the unvaccinated are forcing others not to get vaccinated. Where as its the other way round. Why is it so hard to understand and accept the freedom of choice. Get the facts right and then judge. Not go emotional and go about pointing fingers and play the blame game. The fact is even the vaccinated can get infected again and be spreaders just like the unvaccinated. To get vaccinated is just to lessen the severity of the infection if you get infected or re infected again. The real fact is that some of us have genes that cannot defeat the virus vaccinated or not. Thats it. Now talking about getting jabbed, the real point of getting vaccinated is to make your body developed antibodies against the virus is it not?? Well its definitely a yes... And its also a fact that there are two ways to make your body develop anti bodies.. One is through artificial means, that is vaccination and the other is through natural way which is what the recovered patient has. They got infected and the body itself develop the antibodies to defeat the virus. Which means a recovered patient has antibodies inside of him. Dont that make him the same as someone who did it through vaccination? So why force someone who already has anti bodies inside through natural means get it again through artificial means? Yes its heartbreaking to see loved ones die because of the virus but stop blaming it on someone who chooses dont to get jabbed. Its nature and life playing its own cards of one who survives and dies and its no ones fault that someone lives and the other dies...

[@dakat1726]

If the unvaccinated only hurt themselves- then freedom of choice is great. But the majority of unvaccinated people overflowing ICUs right now, especially in the Southern US, are blocking other people from receiving operations, treatment and beds. You are one of those who need to visit an ICU unit and see the problem first-hand, see the pain, talk to the nurses and doctors. Any response you provide here is invalid until you look for yourself. The unvaccinated make their choice- then want another chance and don't care about the overall impact. If you're free to elect no vaccine, please feel free to elect no care when you get sick. Stick to your guns, you don't need medicine. That's freedom, it's not free.

[@DLi-rj9ko]

@@tyshawanamcneil7759 if people would have gotten the vaccine we would not be seeing this bad of a spike nor other variants take signifiant root. Let alone masking was frowned upon for so long that too caused a lot of this.

[@bidenisaracistnazi6661]

@@andreatuscano6923 so me watching family/friends fully vaccinated die of covid makes me selfish and ignorant? Wow! You ignorant selfish bullies are out in full force! I had covid, I have natural immunity! I trust REAL science! Hospitals are being filled up with vaccinated not unvaccinated!

[@luyandachirenje3581]

My heart is broken watching this. My mom inlaw just passed from Covid on July 18 and it's a loss that cuts deep. I loved her so much and may hee soul rest in peace.

[@Ghostiedraw]

God…seeing this really brings back the pain…I lost my Father this year, January 16th to Covid…my sisters stood by his bedside while they took him off the ventilator. I watched through the phone they held. Just telling him how much I love him and how proud I am of him. I sang to him while my sisters held his hands for me. I miss him so much….and how much I wish he didn’t have to suffer like he did…

[@khalifmohamedhashi3228]

I have lost my beloved Auntie one day ago which is Friday in Somalia, Kismayo. Covid-19 Really touches a lot of people.

[@dianafromcalifornia5127]

Thank the family for allowing us to see their beautiful love, grandma, strength. Tears...gracias...from California

[@manybenefitsofmarinebiolog256]

Why did they have to die? Why? This could’ve all been avoided if people just listened to health professionals. And now, we’ve lost over a million people. I’m ashamed to call myself an American.

[@yes-li1um]

People choose their own greed over human life