Four years after the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, South African doctors are still hearing patients complaining that they “feel better, but my mind isn’t the same”, and physician scientist Professor Jonny Peter writes in The Conversation that what began as a respiratory virus seems to have left a lingering mark on some people who were infected.
He writes:
In South Africa, more than 4m cases of Covid-19 were confirmed. For some patients, the physical recovery was just the beginning. Ongoing fatigue, poor concentration and mood changes due to lasting viral effects have affected work, relationships and quality of life.
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Lekker – great / tasty [lack-err] An Afrikaans word that has multiple meanings and which can be used in various contexts to describe many things from people to food to inanimate objects. It is used to convey the meaning of great, delicious, nice or fun. Make sure to roll the ‘r’ when pronouncing the word.Example: “That new movie is lekker!” / “That bunny chow was lekker!” / “I’m lekker, bru!”
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Braai – a barbecue [brr-rye] Also known as a barbecue where steak, lamb chops and of course ‘boerewors’ is cooked on a grid over wood and flames. Add some salads, rolls and ‘melktert’ for dessert and you are set for a traditional South African braai.