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A French nun believed to be the second-oldest known living person in the world has beaten COVID-19, just days before she s set to celebrate her 117th birthday, according to reports.
Sister André tested positive for the virus in mid-January, but showed no symptoms, French media reported, according to the Associated Press. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow
Following I didn t even realize I had it, she reportedly told French newspaper
Var-Martin.
Though she s since recovered, the centenarian, who is blind and uses a wheelchair, told France s BFM Television that she was not frightened by her bout with the deadly virus.