AZ man who did not take the virus seriously, now in the hospital warning others to take precautions

[clutterbox1830]

https://www.abc15.com/news/region-northeast-valley/scottsdale/valley-man-issues-warning-to-younger-generation-after-contracting-covid-19

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — A Valley man says he didn't take COVID-19 seriously, hit the bars with a friend and is now in the hospital battling the virus.

Jimmy Flores, 30, told ABC15 he has been at Banner Baywood for three days after testing positive for coronavirus last week.

"Right before going to the hospital, I was dying in my room," he said. "Couldn't breathe."

He shared his story with the hope it resonates with other people his age.

"I did not take it seriously at all," Flores said. "Now that I have this, I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy."

Flores told ABC15 he met up with a friend on Saturday, June 6. He said the two went to a bar in Old Town Scottsdale and then to another bar further north in the city. COVID-19 was not a concern.

[leftieNanner]

1. A woman I know in Idaho dismissed the virus as no big deal

Now her healthy 42 year old daughter is battling it. 9 days in ICU. It looks like she will survive, but it's another big lesson learned.

THIS AIN'T THE FLU!

[LizBeth]

4. Even if one doesn't want to die, who would risk the hospital bill, not to mention days of pain and

the fear of death. Blows my mind. I only have so much money and I am not getting anymore.

[leftieNanner]

5. Plus, apparently it can cause

permanent damage to lungs etc.

There was that report recently of a man who received his hospital bill after weeks in the ICU. It was $1,100,000!! Fortunately he is on Medicare and a Supplemental Plan, but he may still have some co pays.

[LizBeth]

6. Right.

[uponit7771]

11. THIS !!!! Trump has downplayed the virus effects even in survival

[LizBeth]

13. +1

[rzemanfl]

2. I have to decide whether to wash socks. BBL n/t

[DFW]

3. "He said the two went to a bar.......... COVID-19 was not a concern."

"Right before going to the hospital, I was dying in my room," he said. "Couldn't breathe."

So, is it a concern now? And WHY does it have to come to this before people like him take it seriously? Anyone who thinks the virus was made up by the "libbrul" press needs to visit a clinic that treats severe cases. Did he think Donald Trump would show up, shake his hand, and make him feel better?

[clutterbox1830]

7. I know plenty of my friends who think the exact same way as this person.

They think they this virus is over or overblown.

[Midnight Writer]

8. Me too. It is surprising who they are. Folk I thought were pretty level headed are dismissing this.

[lagomorph777]

10. An AZ (ex-) friend of mine has gone full MAGAT

There's something evil in the wind there.

[jayfish]

9. Obviously A Soros Crisis Actor.

FAKE NEWS!

[Buckeye_Democrat]

12. Hope you had fun at the bar, Jimmy.

It sounds like the virus was having a blast.

[BComplex]

14. Tulsa is about to have a real come to Jesus moment after this rally.

Too bad! Everything trump touches DIES.