Like a thief in the night: COVID survivor and Philly police captain describes struggle with virus
Chris O Connell reports on a veteran Philadelphia police captain s struggle with COVID
PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia police officer still recovering from COVID-19 wants people to really understand this virus is no joke.
“You have nothing left. You can’t do anything,” stated Captain David Merrick.
He spent 27 on the street with Philadelphia Police Department and four years fighting cancer. But, for Captain Merrick no situation compares to his fight with COVID.
“This COVID virus is like a thief in the night. It will take your life that quickly,” Captain Merrick said.