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RTÉ journalist Claire Byrne has spoken about her experience contracting Covid-19, revealing that she is still suffering from the aftermath of the disease.
Diagnosed with the virus on March 16, she described her experience that left her with persistent symptoms such as “brain fog,” according to the Irish Times.
Speaking with Róisín Ingle on the Irish Times Big Night In women’s podcast on Saturday, Ms. Byrne recalled how she continued to work after her diagnosis.
“I didn’t feel sick enough not to be broadcasting,” she said.
“I was walking and it felt good, I think I have that work ethic, wherever it comes from. I was able to take care of my children and educate them at home, although that’s another story, but I definitely felt good enough to pass on ”.
There is the initial illness which is probably about two weeks. But then there are all the other things that come after
However, “it was not a pleasant experience and I would not like to repeat it,” he added.
“When I listen to people who have been diagnosed positive, I feel very sorry for them, because there is the initial illness, which is probably about two weeks. But then there are all the other things that come after …
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“I still have allergies… Antihistamines are my best friend. I keep them in the front seat of my car because I can’t broadcast when I’m stuck. That was never there before. “
Covid shed
Also joking that he sometimes experiences “brain fog,” Byrne said: “But really, it’s probably just exhaustion or, you know, not doing your homework or whatever.
The journalist moved from her “Covid shed” in the garden of her Dublin home where she worked during the early stages of the pandemic to RTÉ Radio 1’s flagship show Today, replacing Sean O’Rourke.
Ms Byrne’s first interview was with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, who said it was “good in a way, as it took the pressure off a bit.”
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