The most terrifying story I have is from someone I encountered professionally. Mid 30's, vaccinated. Suffered a mild covid infection in Nov 21 which developed into severe sinusitis and ear infection. The ear infection persisted after he tested negative and eventually developed into severe tinnitus, hyperacuity, migraines and 80% hearing loss in one ear, worsened after another infection in March 22. He was ineligible for a hearing aid as the doctors said "the infection is still eating away at your inner ear."
And this is one of the reasons I still wear a mask.
― droid, Thursday, 21 September 2023 15:59 (seven months ago) link