News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen was joined by two COVID-19 survivors about their battles with the virus, their recoveries, and what have been some of the lasting effects.

For thousands of Americans getting a coronavirus diagnosis was only the beginning. As people recovered from the initial illness they have been experiencing a wide range of persistent symptoms like, shortness of breath, weakness, brain fog, fatigue, and depression.

One study out of Italy reported nearly 90% of patients recovering from coronavirus were feeling symptoms two months after the virus was detectable.