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When Dejan Velimirovic, a 35-year-old programmer from Serbia, attended a farewell party in February 2020, he didn’t expect it to change his life forever. Within days, he became one of the first-known COVID-19 patients in his country – and his battle with the virus became a testament to love and resilience.
\"He couldn’t even get out of bed for a week,\" recalls his partner Valentina, describing Dejan’s rapid decline despite his youth and lack of preexisting conditions. But their story isn’t just about sickness – it’s about the power of human connection.
As hospitals overflowed and the world locked down, Valentina became Dejan’s anchor, navigating fear and uncertainty with unwavering support. Their journey mirrors countless others across continents – ordinary people finding extraordinary strength during history’s most unpredictable year.
Now recovered, Dejan reflects: \"We learned to cherish every moment.\" And isn’t that the ultimate 2020 flex?
Story sourced from CGTN Global Stringer’s My 2020 Moments series.
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