Jeremih's Family Says He's On A Ventilator Amid His Severe COVID-19 Battle

Jeremih's family has provided an update on the superstar's severe battle with COVID-19, which has impacted more than 11.6 million people in the U.S.

As per a statement obtained by ET, the singer is currently on a ventilator in the ICU after the respiratory disease "viciously attacked his body." "Jeremih is currently battling severe COVID-19 health complications. He’s in the ICU on a ventilator to help him breathe. The COVID-19 condition he’s experiencing is rare for a young man his age without underlying conditions," his rep told the celebrity gossip outlet. 

"His family would like to remind the world that COVID-19 is real and not to be taken lightly," the rep continued. "Also, It’s important for people infected to quarantine and let their families and friends know ASAP. There’s no shame in contracting COVID-19, and people that have it need to be responsible and considerate of others. Everyone diagnosed with COVID-19 is affected differently, Unfortunately for Jeremih, COVID-19 viciously attacked his body."

The family went on to emphasize the power in continued prayers. "The family believes daily prayers to God and a great team of doctors and nurses is helping him pull through," the statement concluded. "He’s not out of the woods yet, but progress is being made. The family and friends are praying that he starts breathing on his own soon, and makes a full recovery."

Since it was announced that Jeremih has been diagnosed with coronavirus, stars like 50 Cent, Chance the Rapper, Big Sean and more have hopped on social media to send their love during his hospitalization.

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