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Scientist Adam Rutherford: Coronavirus and pneumonia almost killed me

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Science writer and broadcaster Adam Rutherford says he has been suffering from coronavirus and is “only conscious for a few hours a day”.

The presenter of BBC Radio 4’s flagship science programme Inside Science said he has also had pneumonia and has lost a stone in weight.

He wrote on Twitter: “Hi all. Sorry for the lack of updates. I got full blown pneumonia on top of cv, and it almost killed me. “The first antibiotics made me sick, but now I’m on clathromycin and they seem to be working.

I didn’t go to hospital but probably should have.” He later added: “Thank you for all the love and support, and I’m sorry I can’t respond individually. “I’m only conscious for a few hours a day, but I really appreciate it.

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