A Co Down father-of-three says his life hasn't been the same after he contracted coronavirus, and now lives with Long Covid.
When John Cairns, was struck down by the virus in January 2021, it started off as what seemed like a normal cold or flu. But after three weeks, it hadn’t gone away, symptoms only getting worse.
In the first few months, he had to attend A&E three times, and fast forward two years, the 43-year-old is still battling every day with a range of debilitating symptoms, which have put a stop on many aspects of his life.