He was waiting for more data on the COVID vaccine, now his breathing may never be the same “If you think that you have any type of weakness in your body, COVID is going to find it." Author: Mike McDaniel / Eyewitness News (WWL) Published: 10:10 PM CDT July 26, 2021 Updated: 6:21 AM CDT July 27, 2021 HAMMOND, La. — A week out of the hospital, Tim Schwartz can hardly stand or walk long distances without gasping for air. “It was very scary,” Schwartz said. “It’s been very traumatic. It’s been life changing. Sometimes, I wonder if I will ever breath normally again.” The 42-year-old from Hammond, started feeling sick July 4th weekend. A COVID test came back positive. He says it felt like a bad flu at the time.