Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

This book is a personal account of a lady who became really unwell back in April with an unknown illness. Her symptoms did not match up to the symptoms for Coronavirus, but she needed hospital care, where she subsequently tested positive for the virus, displaying only those symptoms not akin with the disease. The story, albeit short, is personal, sad, and hard hitting from someone who has seen what happened in the hospital during the first wave of the crisis. A real eye opener that all should read, especially the ones who haven’t taken the virus seriously and continue to misuse the tireless NHS.

One woman's experience with COVID-19. This was an enlightening read that brought me more understanding of the novel Coronavirus. It gave me some more perspective on the impact it has on individuals and families, and how hospitals are coping and dealing with it. It is a very scary time and we dont know everything about COVID-19, but we should take it seriously because it is very serious. Everyone should read this book because it is important to know more about Coronavirus!

Wow this is obviously such a timely book. I felt that I couldn't relate as much because I live in America where the medicine, health care, and overall trends look different but it really showed the scary reality of COVID-19. I am also impressed by the usage of journals from Daniel Defoe's "A Journal of the Plague Year" from 1664. I really appreciated that tie in.

This book certainly puts things in to perspective for anyone still spouting rubbish that Coronavirus is a “hoax”
Ward Nine - Coronavirus is the story of Alys Morgan who was admitted to hospital with what she thought was gastroenteritis. She was later moved on to Ward Nine and was told she had tested positive for Coronavirus.
I read this book the evening before England entered Coronavirus Lockdown 2.0 - the memoir is 150 pages long but every page packs a punch.
I am one of the clinically vulnerable that was instructed to shield and as a result I have been off work since March (thankfully my boss and work have been fantastic) I’ve barely left the house in 8 months and we are about to enter another lockdown in a matter of hours. This virus is scary. This virus should be taken seriously. I can’t explain how angry I get when I see news reports of people carrying on as normal. If you’re fortunate enough not to get this virus that’s great but how many people could you pass it on to by being selfish and not wearing PPE, washing your hands and keeping your distance?!
Thankfully after 3 weeks in hospital Alys was allowed home but that wasn’t the case for many people she shared a ward with.
This book pays homage to our NHS and the staff that work there every day still risking their own lives to save ours. Still keeping separate from their families so we can stay home and see ours.
The message is simple. This virus is a killer. Follow the guidance. Wear your mask. Support our fantastic NHS and hope that you, and the people you love aren’t devastated by this virus that has become a global enemy.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I received an advance copy of, Ward Nine: Coronavirus, by Alys Morgan. This is a very good book, a first hand description of having the dreaded virus. This has been a year of firsts for most of us, lockdowns, schools closing, churches closing, just unimaginable change. This book is also a testament to the front line workers.

A well written account of what it's like to have Covid_19, how quickly it can take hold & an honest insight as to what it's like in many of our hospitals rights now whilst the Pandemic continues to rise.

My Mother was tested positive back in July & she too thank God recovered very quickly without the need for hospital care.

This covered every aspect from lockdown, clapping for the NHS & even the authors dislike of Bojo's wayward hair.

A fascinating, yet daunting read as we now are a day away from entering a second lockdown & with so many thinking they're still invincible, not wearing masks & ignoring Government guidelines, who knows what is yet to come?!

I'm glad the author made a speedy recovery ☺

Thank you Alys Morgan for sharing your experiences. It brought home the fact that you can catch this horrible disease easily and end up not only with serious physical issues but mental scars as well. I do not feel comfortable with a free copy of this book and will be buying a copy as a mark of respect to the truly wonderful staff of the NHS dealing with this on a daily basis and also to the much needed support of MIND during this pandemic. Buying the book and making the contribution to the charities Alys has chosen seems a small gesture in times of great need.