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Paul Alexander, the polio survivor who spent over 70 years in an Iron Lung, has died at 78 (www.bbc.co.uk)
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[–] davel@lemmy.ml 267 points 1 year ago (33 children)

Seldom mentioned in the media is that he died from COVID-19.

[–] Coach@lemmy.world 72 points 1 year ago (12 children)

Ain't that a bitch. One virus took his body. Another took his life.

Both are preventable through safe, effective, and widely available vaccines. Vaccinate yourselves and your children, friends.

[–] OurToothbrush@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 year ago

Those are good but you also need to mask to prevent the spread of covid.

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