TOWIE’s Kelsey Stratford calls coronavirus ‘evil’ as she gives update on poorly sister
The reality star pulled out of filming the ITVBe show this week to be by her sister’s side
Towie star Kelsey Stratford has warned her followers about the devastating reality of coronavirus, after her eight-year-old sister was admitted to ICU after testing positive for Covid-19.
Kelsey, 20, has been updating her followers on her sister’s health battle and shared some worrying updates after witnessing the impact of the virus.
In her latest Instagram post, Kelsey explained: “I have now seen Covid first hand. It comes in waves. It picks on all parts of the body and at different times to surprise you.
“It makes you think you are better then hits you again. It isn’t anything like the flu,” she added.
“It’s evil and calculated and a murderer for children like Kennedy… it’s quite unbelievable,” said the star.
Brave Kennedy – who has spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a genetic condition that makes the muscles weaker and causes problems with movement – already suffered from breathing problems as a result of her condition with her symptoms worsening after her Covid diagnosis.
TOWIE regular Kelsey explained that her young sister has ‘developed clots coming up from her lungs,’ after contracting the virus.
Listing other side effects, Kelsey said her sister was suffering with extreme tiredness and couldn’t keep awake or digest her food.
“She is holding her own and fighting hard with tremendous spirit. I am in genuine awe of my girl. My hero. My life,” praised Kelsey, who said she and her family have been trying to stay positive.
She told her followers that her sister is undergoing undergone blood transfusions to give her antibodies from patients who have recovered from COVID – and is also being given Vitamin D and steroid treatments.
She then urged her fans to ‘Keep positive thoughts going.’
Kelsey, who had to pull out of TOWIE filming to be by her sister side this week, added that despite everything, her sibling was still smiling.
“When I asked her does she feel okay she said Yes! Because she hates worrying us,” said Kelsey.
On Sunday afternoon, Kelsey shared the sad news that her sister was severely unwell after catching coronavirus.
She said her family are “heartbroken” by the news but told fans that her sister is “really fighting”.
Kelsey said: “Life is so cruel.
“My little sister Kennedy got rushed into hospital yesterday and tested positive for COVID19.
“We are all so heartbroken as Kennedy has severe breathing problems from her terminal illness SMA as it is.
“So this is very dangerous for her. Kennedy was high risk to covid & we tried our best to shield her from this terrible virus but unfortunately because of her low immune system she caught it.
“She is in intensive care but really fighting like she always does, so I just need everyone to keep her in your prayers and hopefully she gets through this.
My strong little girl she doesn’t deserve any of this.”
Kelsey also shared a video of Kennedy watching YouTube videos as she looked back at happier times.
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