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COVID-19 Long Hauler Caitlyn Barber Tells Her Story

Sept. 9, 2021

Before she contracted COVID-19 in March 2020, Caitlyn Barber, 28, was a competitive runner who had completed five half-marathons. Her initial mild illness has turned into an 18-month ordeal, during which she spent 3 months in a wheelchair. The best way to prevent infection and long-term complications from COVID-19 is through vaccination.