Recently, a six-month-old UK baby was in critical condition but she pulled through and the hospital staff were overjoyed that the child survived. Erin Bates was in a high dependency unit, and intubated. Seeing the baby suffer was heartbreaking for everyone.
However, despite the painful sight, many feel that seeing little Erin survive gives hope that the virus can be beaten, and it won't be taking everyone's lives including that of the little ones.
Baby Erin was diagnosed with COVID-19 and it did not look good especially that she just had heart surgery and windpipe that needed major surgery too. Her survival was not expected.
A day ago, doctors at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool, revealed the goods news that the UK baby has survived. Her family was thankful and overjoyed upon hearing the news.
Many patients pass away from the coronavirus, and Erin Bates survival is a proof that everything is getting better.
Her father Wayne said,"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."
He added with pleasure that the UK baby is in all smiles and talking to herself.
Wayne,32, told reporters that Erin was underweight when born, she will have other long term medical problems, but his wife Emma, 29, is happy she is okay.
Restriction to coronavirus rules, allows only one parent to accompany the child, it was his wife 'Emma' looking over Erin.
An ecstatic Mr. Bates was able to visit his baby daughter at the hospital since the diagnosis. He's been eager to see his daughter who was only with her mother throughout the ordeal.
Both spouses from Bury, Greater Manchester, have a FaceBook group, called Erin's Journey. The group is created so the couple can share their experiences with little Erin's medical treatment.
The UK baby's case was followed by many after her getting diagnoses on Good Friday.
When undergoing treatment for COVID-19, her parents posted pictures of Erin in the hospital to remind everyone to help mitigate the spreading of the virus and keep social distancing.
Mr. Bates was upset how the outbreak was treated trivially, and his daughter was a victim of that ignorance. He wanted to put emphasize the need to observe what needs to be done like social distancing and wearing masks. He said it upset him and took it personally.
During the ordeal of their child, the Bates got support and encouragement on social media. They posted a photo of Little Erin and captioned it, "brave little fighter," believing in the will of their daughter to survive.
One friend of the family Caroline Brennan wrote a post, that said. "The NHS should use this photo of your brave daughter to show the public why they should stay indoors and the anxiety it is causing to her parents." Caroline said this citing those who are not serious about the coronavirus in the UK.
The Bates were grateful for the efforts of NHS doctors and nurses who put their lives on the line for everyone.
The UK baby had several medical treatments done, including open heart surgery last December.
Because of the virus, she had several respiratory conditions that could have taken her life, but little Erin fought and lives.
In January, she also suffered a respiratory syncytial virus, which causes bronchiolitis and pneumonia in babies and can be fatal.
The day UK baby was out of danger, there were applause and relief for all health workers there.
Little Erin needs the oxygen machine at low concentration, but the parents hope that she will be allowed home on her birthday.
