R&B singer Jeremih has been transferred out of the ICU where he was being treated last week for COVID-19.
What We Know:
- The 33-year-old artist, whose real name is Jeremy Felton, has been in a Chicago hospital since Nov. 5. In an exclusive interview with ABC7 Chicago, Jeremih’s mother, Gwenda Starling, disclosed her son was at her home when he suddenly felt sick. Soon after, he found himself unable to walk and told Starling he needed to go to the hospital. There he was diagnosed with COVID-19. His mother said the virus began to viciously attack every organ in his body. As his body was shutting down, doctors did not give Jeremih’s mother much hope that he would get better.
- Fortunately, the Billboard charting singer no longer needs a ventilator to breathe. A statement from the family spokesperson read, “Jeremih has been transferred out of ICU. He will spend the rest of his recovery time in a regular hospital room. The true healing begins. Thank you all for your continued prayers and wishes”. Emotional yet relieved, Starling shared she gets teary-eyed while also feeling joyful “because he is pulling through.” She says although it may be too much to ask God, his family prays he can be home for Thanksgiving.
- Jeremih’s official DJ, @ttaylorondeck on Instagram, posted hopeful news to his story. He said, “I jus got the best phone call of the year, Jus got off the phone wit Jeremih & Adamo. When I say he was jus laughing and crying and praising God. WOW, God is too good.” When news of his critical condition first hit, celebrity friends such as 50 Cent, Chance the Rapper, and Trey Songz all took to social media to send prayers for his recovery.
- At least 259,000 Americans have died from COVID-19, according to the Washington Post’s data tracker. On Tuesday, the virus took the lives of 2,100 people in the U.S., making it the “deadliest day” since this summer. Washington Post reports that the number of new cases per day is more than double what it was during the summer surge. The CDC has released guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus, and state and local officials have put short stay-at-home orders in effect once again.
As COVID-19 outbreaks rise, Americans are advised to do their part to stay safe and keep their fellow Americans safe. Along with the millions of people who have fallen sick at the hands of coronavirus, we hope Jeremih’s good health returns soon.
