In July 2021, my husband, Bryan McKeel, became seriously ill with COVID-19. His symptoms began on July 1 and worsened rapidly. By July 10, he was admitted to the North Port Emergency for low oxygen levels. He was then transferred to a hospital in Sarasota after testing positive for COVID.
Early in his hospitalization, Bryan requested Hydroxychloroquine and Budesonide, but was told no, there was a “better option” and was instead treated with Remdesivir, oxygen support, steroids and antibiotics. Then, he was moved to the ICU on July 16.