Masataka Nashida "I was able to survive well" New corona infection May 22 17:21
Masataka Nashida (66), a professional baseball commentator infected with the new coronavirus, responded to a telephone interview with NHK for the first time after leaving a hospital in Osaka Prefecture on the 20th. However, I want to recover and appear healthy. "
Mr. Nashida was diagnosed with severe pneumonia at the end of March and was admitted to a hospital in Osaka prefecture, where he was confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus.
At first, she was difficult to breathe and had to enter the intensive care unit to wear a ventilator, but she was discharged from the hospital on the 20th because her condition improved and her two physical examinations were negative and her physical strength recovered. did.
Mr. Nashida responded to a telephone interview with NHK for the first time since he was discharged from the hospital on the 22nd, “I think I was able to survive well. I did not think that I will be able to live a normal life for a long time, but I feel better than I thought. ".
Regarding the situation before and after hospitalization, "I don't have much memory after getting a high fever. It's an overstatement, but I think I was wandering between the world and the world in a dangerous state."
"I would like to thank the medical staff. I was encouraged by a smile and encouragement in dealing with me in the fear of infection," he said.
As for the future, he said strongly, "I have lost weight by 15 kilograms, so I would like to work hard at home for about a month to show strength after I recover," he said.
In addition, he said, "I think sports can bring dreams and excitement, so I want professional baseball players to show their spirited play with their soul when they open."