Meet Erin – The Six-Month-Old Baby Who Beat Coronavirus

Coronavirus has been unheralded, plaguing nations across the globe; it has claimed thousands of lives. As every family comes together to grieve their lost ones, health care professional replace armed forces as national heroes. Regardless, hospitals are struggling to cope as the death toll continues to rise in different parts of the world. Amid the devastation caused by the pandemic, an emerging survival story has put a smile on our faces. Against all odds, Erin Bates, a six-month-old baby beat coronavirus.

On April 10, 2020, the baby girl contracted COVID-19

That too, after undergoing heart surgery for Tetralogy of Fallots – a congenital defect that can be fatal. However, Erin’s struggle did not end there. After just two days of the procedure, the doctors found that Erin’s lungs had become infected. She had contracted a respiratory tract infection, which meant she could barely breathe on her own. As the hospital prepared to equip the baby with mechanical support, Erin’s parents were instructed to prepare for what was to come.

To make matters worse, Erin then contracted coronavirus, automatically putting her at greater risk. Erin’s life was in danger and her parents were hanging by any possibility of hope. Little did they know, their daughter would later come to known as the baby who beat coronavirus.

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In what must have been an unforgettable moment of relief, the doctors soon informed the concerned couple that their daughter had made a full recovery.

Which not only makes Erin a warrior but a beacon of hope for everyone suffering from the illness

When COVID-19 broke out, research experts at the CDC revealed that older individuals and those with compromised health were more vulnerable. However, baby Erin’s story offers a change of pace for everyone and reinforces the fact that we can still win the fight against it, even if our bodies aren’t the strongest.

Once Erin was cured, healthcare staff at the Alder Hay Children’s Hospital gave her a standing ovation and it is the most wholesome thing ever.

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All of us are into untested waters, and a lot of us are struggling. But this virus is not the end of us, as long as we’re in this together, we will survive. We need to stay home, not only for ourselves but for those who need it more. Anyone can be an unknowing carrier and transfer the disease to someone else. Which is exactly why it is crucial to follow the guidelines provided by the WHO.

If you’re showing symptoms of the infection, please contact a healthcare professional immediately.

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