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Apr 27, 2022 · 9,891 views

Europe's Oldest Person Survives COVID just before 117th Birthday

Europe's Oldest Person Survives COVID just before 117th Birthday
Photo: BBC News

Just before turning 117, Lucile Randon, the second-oldest person in the world, tested positive for Covid-19. Despite having no symptoms, Randonisolated herself in her retirement home in Toulon, France. "She showed no fear of the disease, said David Tavella, spokesman for the retirement home. She was very concerned about the other residents." Blind and using a wheelchair, Sister Andre -- as she has been known since 1944 -- said she was not afraid to die. I'm happy to be with you, but I would wish to be somewhere else, to join my big brother, and my grandfather and my grandmother."

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