A six-month-old baby who became infected with the novel coronavirus has made a full recovery - despite also overcoming problems with her heart and windpipe, the Daily Mail reports.
Less than two weeks ago, Erin Bates was admitted to a high dependency unit hooked up to an oxygen machine. Shortly after, the infant was diagnosed with COVID-19.
The odds were truly against the child, as she was already recovering from major surgery after suffering problems with her heart and windpipe.
Erin's family later shared heart-breaking photographs of Erin hooked up to the machines at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, in Liverpool, England in an effort to encourage people to follow social distancing measures and to stay home.
But yesterday, doctors were able to tell Erin's family that the youngster had pulled through and beaten COVID-19.
Erin's father, Wayne, posted to the Facebook group Erin's Journey, saying: "Erin has beaten the virus. It hit her hard with a few ups and downs but we wanted people to know coronavirus doesn't have to be a death sentence for people with pre-existing conditions.
"She is all smiles and talking to herself."
Mom Emma also posted to the social media site, writing: "She’s only gone and done it. Our little girl has beat COVID 19. We are so proud.
"Thank you to all the staff at Alder Hey you are truly amazing."
Alder Hay Children's Hospital also shared a video to Facebook showing Erin receiving a guard of honor from the staff on the high dependency unit.
Alongside the heartwarming video, the hospital wrote:
"You may have heard about 6 month old Erin who is in Alder Hey after recently being diagnosed with #COVID19. Erin was in an isolation room here for 14 days with mum Emma whilst being treated by our staff.
"Today, little Erin beat COVID-19 after testing negative and received a guard of honour by the treating team on our HDU as she was moved out of isolation. She is still being treated for other conditions at Alder Hey, but is making good progress."
A family friend has set up a GoFundMe page to help the family financially while Emma is unable to work due to being with Erin at the hospital. You can donate by clicking HERE.
All the best to the Bates family!