![DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 04 MARCH 2021. Dubai salesman, Firoz Babu, has breathing problems and a host of other medical issues almost a year after he tested positive for COVID-19. The garment salesman is still on medication and often fights to breathe if he is picking up boxes or sets of clothes. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: Ramola Talwar. Section: National.](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FINUDPQRXM2RDWJABAHCIYRDXA.jpg?smart=true&auth=17a84c6db824a1cbc94bd30bd35097a52cfcb05a940b7974cbc307959437ccfa&width=400&height=225)
Dubai salesman Firoz Babu often fights to breathe almost a year after he tested positive for Covid-19. Antonie Robertson / The National
Dubai salesman Firoz Babu often fights to breathe almost a year after he tested positive for Covid-19. Antonie Robertson / The National
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