As British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was released from hospital following his life-threatening battle with coronavirus, Europe Correspondent Bevan Shields had a harrowing experience of his own.

Despite reports about how mild symptoms can be, Bevan's case was severe. 

He joins National Editor Tory Maguire to recount his battle with the virus, and how Britain is coping under intense pressure the virus is exerting on their healthcare system.

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As British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was released from hospital following his life-threatening battle with coronavirus, Europe Correspondent <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/bevan-shields-givwf0">Bevan Shields</a> had a harrowing experience of his own. Despite reports about how mild symptoms can be, Bevan's case was severe. He joins National Editor <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/tory-maguire-h0yjtc">Tory Maguire</a> to recount his battle with the virus, and how Britain is coping under intense pressure the virus is exerting on their healthcare system. Please take the time to rate &amp; review wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news our coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe <a href="https://subscribe.theage.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://subscribe.theage.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1587087797598000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEHUXAGrJy2b1p0T_2rXn5EfQpa0Q">https://subscribe.theage.com.au/</a> or <a href="https://subscribe.smh.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://subscribe.smh.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1587087797598000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE11FKdIvH_72WZSqkB-svtKEhTyw">https://subscribe.smh.com.au/</a>

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